Definition of folk
folk
orfolks
1 archaic : a group of kindred tribes forming a nation : people
2 : the great proportion of the members of a people that determines the group character and that tends to preserve its characteristic form of civilization and its customs, arts and crafts, legends, traditions, and superstitions from generation to generation
3 folk or folks plural : a certain kind, class, or group of people old folks just plain folk country folk media folk
4 folk or folks plural : people generally
5 folks plural : the persons of one's own family; especially : parents
6 : folk music
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Examples of folk in a Sentence
Folks say that house is haunted.
Some folks think the law should be changed.
a home for old folks
the distinctive speech of folks from the South
I'll be spending the holidays with my folks.
His folks gave him everything a kid could want.
Origin and Etymology of folk
Middle English, from Old English folc; akin to Old High German folc people
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Anthropology Terms
folk
Definition of folk
1 : originating or traditional with the common people of a country or region and typically reflecting their lifestyle folk hero folk music
2 : of or relating to the common people or to the study of the common people folk sociology
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of folk
before 12th century
FOLK Defined for English Language Learners
folk
playDefinition of folk for English Language Learners
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folks : people in general
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—used to talk to a group of people in a friendly and informal way
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: a certain kind of people
folk
Definition of folk for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the common people of a country or region
FOLK Defined for Kids
Definition of folk for Students
folk
orfolks
1 : persons of a certain kind or group the old folk rich folks
2 folks plural : people in general Most folks agree with me.
3 folks plural : family members and especially parents
Definition of folk for Students
: created by the common people a folk dance folk music
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