folk
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
People, persons.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.
Liên quan đến cư dân của một vùng đất, văn hóa, truyền thống hoặc lịch sử
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Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.
Liên quan đến người dân thường so với giai cấp thống trị hoặc thượng lưu
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Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “folk” mean?
People, persons.
Is “folk” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.