folk

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folk

A folk singer plays a traditional song on an acoustic guitar.

Definition

Noun: 1. People in general, especially those of a particular group or kind: Refers to a group of people, often sharing a common background, location, or characteristic. 2. One's family or relatives: Used informally to refer to members of one's family. 3. Traditional music originating from the ordinary people of a region or nation: A genre of music, often passed down orally, that expresses the life, culture, and traditions of a community.

Usage Examples
  • Referring to a group of people:
    • Country folk often have a different pace of life.
    • The old folk in the village shared many stories.
    • She's just talking to some folks from the office.
  • Referring to family:
    • I'm going to visit my folks this weekend.
    • How are your folks doing?
  • Referring to music:
    • He enjoys listening to traditional Irish folk.
    • The festival featured both contemporary and ancient folk music.
Advanced Usage
  • "Just plain folks": Ordinary, down-to-earth people without pretension.
    • Despite his fame, he's still just plain folks.
  • "Folk wisdom": Traditional knowledge or beliefs passed down through generations.
    • According to folk wisdom, garlic can ward off colds.
Variants and Related Words
  • Folksy (adj): Having the simple, humble, or informal characteristics associated with ordinary people.
    • The politician adopted a folksy manner to connect with voters.
  • Folklore (n): The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
    • The book is a study of regional folklore.
  • Folk tale / Folk song (n): A traditional story or song forming part of the folklore of a community.
Synonyms
  • People: Persons in general.
  • Relatives / Kin: Members of one's family.
  • Traditional music: Music rooted in the customs of a community.
Related Phrases
  • Folks (plural noun, informal): A common, friendly term for people or one's parents/family.
    • Hey, folks, listen up!
    • I need to call my folks.
folk

A folk singer plays a traditional song on an acoustic guitar.

Noun
  1. the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community
  2. people descended from a common ancestor
    • his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
  3. a social division of (usually preliterate) people
  4. people in general (often used in the plural)
    • they're just country folk
    • folks around here drink moonshine
    • the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next

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