What is another word for folk?

Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊk] (IPA)

When referring to people or a group of individuals, the word "folk" can be replaced with synonyms such as "peeps," "people," "individuals," or "humans." For a more specific group of people, "community" or "tribe" can be used. When discussing a cultural group, "ethos" or "tradition" may fit better. In a musical context, "folk" can be interchanged with "acoustic," "traditional," or "roots." For cliched phrases like "folklore" or "folk singer," try using "mythology" or "balladeer" respectively. With these synonyms, writers and speakers can switch up their language and add variety to their communication.

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What are the opposite words for folk?

The antonyms for the word "folk" include "individual," "loner," "outsider," and "solitary." These words imply a sense of isolation or separation from a larger community or group. "Individual" suggests independence and autonomy, while "loner" connotes a deliberate choice to be alone. "Outsider" refers to someone who is excluded or not fully accepted within a particular group or society. "Solitary" relates to someone who prefers to be alone and does not seek out social interaction. Although these words may have negative connotations, they reflect the diversity of human experience and the important role that individuality plays in shaping our society.

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Usage examples for Folk

We are very quiet folk.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Do these great folk ever thoroughly forgive such things?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Marriage, among these folk, is a rather free and easy institution.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Folk

  • Everything that has ever been called folk art has always reflected domination.
    Theodor Adorno
  • In fact, I believe that we need better sex education in our own culture, here in America, so that young folk learn about things like venereal disease before they encounter it.
    Piers Anthony
  • Princess Rose should indeed be a TV movie, assuming something doesn't go wrong. I don't know how good a movie it will be, because the way movie folk think is different from the way writers think, and I distrust what isn't done my way. This is what I call a healthy paranoia.
    Piers Anthony
  • All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
    Louis Armstrong
  • My masters are strange folk with very little care for music in them.
    Johannes Sebastian Bach

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