folk (EN)

noun, adjective

noun “folk”

1. (collective plural) people
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   There was a lot of folk in the village during the annual festival.
2. family members, often referring to parents
   I'm spending the weekend with my folks in the countryside.
3. a type of traditional music
   She loves listening to folk on her old record player.

adjective “folk”

1. related to the people living in a particular area, including their customs and beliefs
   The festival celebrated folk music and dances from different regions of the country.
2. (of ideas or beliefs) widely held among regular people but not based on formal study or scientific proof
   Many people rely on folk remedies to treat minor illnesses, even though they aren't scientifically proven.