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folk
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- pronunciation:
- fok
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
folk, folks |
| definition 1: |
a group of people who come from the same country and share the same kind of life.
City folk are known for their busy lives.- similar words:
- community
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| definition 2: |
people in general.
Folks in this town don't want things to change. |
| definition 3: |
a person's parents or whole family.
You'd better ask your folks if you can stay for dinner.The rest of her folks live in the north, so she doesn't see them often.- similar words:
- family
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| related words: |
family, kin, neighborhood, people, public |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
coming from common people.
Plants are often used in folk medicine. |
| definition 2: |
having to do with the art forms of a people's traditions or culture.
They enjoyed an evening of folk music. |
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