folk

Definition

  • noun: people in general
  • noun: a group of kindred tribes forming a nation
  • used to talk to a group of people in a friendly and informal way
  • synonyms: people, community, tribe

Examples

  • He has become a 'folk hero' in his home state because of the work he has done to help poor children.

  • He doesn't much care for city 'folk'. [=people who live in a city]

  • His 'folks' gave him everything a kid could want.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to compromise than Mance ever was. I assume the brothers of the Night's Watch would rather see the wildlings dead. Most of the brothers, yes. There's little love for the free folk here. You're Lord Commander. Your decision. You have many enemies in Castle Black. Have you considered sending (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3