folk

folk · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    People in general, or a particular group of people.

  2. 2.

    (as adjective) Traditional and typically anonymous, passed down through generations.

  3. 3.

    (as adjective) Relating to ordinary people or popular culture.

  4. 4.

    (informal, usually plural "folks") One's parents or family.

Forms

plural: folk

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    folk music — traditional music of a culture or region
  • •
    folk tale — a traditional story passed down orally
  • •
    folk hero — a celebrated person in popular tradition
  • •
    different folk — different types of people

Related words

See also: folks, people, traditional
Synonyms: folks, people, populace

Etymology

From Old English folc ("common people, nation, tribe"), from Proto-Germanic folkam.