folk

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who share a common culture, tradition, or language.

  - "The folk of this region have a rich cultural heritage."
  - "The folk music festival attracted thousands of visitors."

• noun

  Common people; the masses.

  - "The folk were unhappy with the government's decision."
  - "The folk hero defied the odds to save the day."

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Pronunciation

1. /foʊk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with folk
hok , yok , dock , clock

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Variants

List of all variants of folk that leads to same result
folk , folks , folk art , folk arts , folk etymologies , folk etymology , folk-etymological , folk-etymologize , folk-etymologized , folk-etymologizes , folk-etymologizing , folk mass , folk masses , folk medicine , folk medicines , folk singer , folk singers , folk singing , folk-singer , folksinger , folksingers , folksinging , folksingings , folk song , folk songs , folk hero , folk music

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Etymology

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Old English folc, from folgan 'follow'. The term refers to a group of people who follow a common leader or tradition.

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Trivia

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1. Folk music has been popular since the Middle Ages.

2. Folk tales are often passed down orally from generation to generation.

3. Folk art is often decorative and expresses the culture and traditions of a community.

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Related Concepts

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1. Folklore: The traditional beliefs, stories, and customs of a community or people.

2. Folk music: Music that originates from the traditions of a community or people, often with simple, traditional instrumentation.

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Culture

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Folk refers to the common people, their traditions, customs, and beliefs. Folk culture often includes music, art, literature, and folklore.

How to Memorize "folk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered together, dressed in traditional clothing, celebrating their culture and traditions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'folk' with the image of a community coming together to celebrate their traditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: 'Folk' is short for 'follow the crowd'.

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