folk (EN)noun, adjective
noun “folk”
singular folk , plural folks or uncountable
- (collective plural) people Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.There was a lot of
folk in the village during the annual festival. - family members, often referring to parents I'm spending the weekend with my
folks in the countryside. - a type of traditional music She loves listening to
folk on her old record player.
adjective “folk”
base form folk , non-gradable
- 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. - (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.