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How to pronounce folk
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What does folk mean?
nounA people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.
“We thus arrive at a most unexpected imbroglio. The French have become a Germanic folk and the Germanic folk have become Gaulish!”
People, persons.
“There were a lot of folk in the streets.”
One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.
“I need to call my folks back home.”
adjOf 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.
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