folk
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🇺🇸
/foʊk/
🇬🇧
/fəʊk/
community or people
Etymology
'folk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'folc', where it meant 'people' or 'nation'.
'folc' transformed into the Middle English word 'folk', and eventually became the modern English word 'folk'.
Initially, it meant 'people' or 'nation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people in general, often used to refer to a group of people with shared characteristics or culture.
The folk of the village gathered for the festival.
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Noun 2
a specific group of people, especially those from a particular region or with a shared heritage.
The Scottish folk are known for their rich traditions.
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Noun 3
traditional art, music, and culture of a community or nation.
Folk music often tells stories of the past.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40