folk

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Noun

folk or folksPlural
1

People in general or a particular group of people.

Country folk are often very friendly.

2

One's family or relatives.

I'm going to visit my folk this weekend.

3

The common people of a society or nation, especially as distinguished from the elite.

The new policy was designed to benefit the common folk, not just the wealthy elite.

Adjective

1

Of or relating to the common people or their culture and traditions.

Folk music has been passed down through generations.

2

Originating from or traditional to the ordinary people of a country or region.

She loves listening to folk music from different cultures.

Antonym

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