Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Folk.
How to pronounce folk:
US
Folk - as a noun
People in general (often used in the plural)
Example: "They're just country folk"
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A social division of (usually preliterate) people
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People descended from a common ancestor
Example: "His family has lived in massachusetts since the mayflower"
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- ancestry
- blood
- blood line
- bloodline
- descent
- line
- line of descent
- lineage
- origin
- parentage
- pedigree
- stemma
- stock
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The traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community
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Folk - as an adjective
Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.
Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.
Of or related to local building materials and styles.
Believed or transmitted by the common people; not academically correct or rigorous.
Example: "Folk psychology; folk linguistics"
Example Sentences
"The folk in this town are known for their friendliness."
"She learned traditional folk dances from her grandmother."
"The folk of this region have a unique dialect."
"He is a talented folk musician."
"The folk gathered around the fire to listen to stories."
Word Game Points
Is FOLK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, folk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FOLK has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is FOLK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, folk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFOLK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is FOLK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, folk is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFOLK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
