plural folk or folks
Definition of folk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
folk or folks plural
: people generally
2
folk or folks plural
: a certain kind, class, or group of people
old folks just plain folk country folk media folk
4
: folk music
5
: 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
folk
adjectiveDefinition of folk (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of folk was before the 12th century
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