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folk
noun
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folk

How to pronounce folk:

Definition of folk:

folk (noun):
people generally
people in general (often used in the plural).
people in general, esp. those of a particular group or class

Synonyms for folk:

blood
clan
common people
country people
countryfolk
descendant
descendent
ethnic music
family
family line
folk music
folks
grass roots
home folk
house
human beings
humanity
humankind
humans
individuals
inhabitants
kin
kindred
kinfolk
kinfolks
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Antonyms for folk:

acquaintance
friend
nonrelative
stranger

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