folk (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /foʊk/
Definition
People in general, especially those of a particular place or community.
Examples
The old folk in the village still tell stories of the war.
She comes from a long line of hardworking folk.
How to Use folk
- folk music (collocation)
- Music originating in traditional popular culture or by performers representing that culture. — "I enjoy listening to folk music on lazy Sunday afternoons."
- folk tale (collocation)
- A story originating in popular tradition or legend. — "The children loved hearing the old folk tale about the brave knight."
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