Words / B1

FOHK/fəʊk/

Folk means people in general: local folk; ordinary folk. It also means traditional music and culture: folk music; a folk night. Consultations: local folk opposed the night flights.

Meaning

People in general; also traditional music and culture (folk music).

Examples

• “Local folk opposed the night flights at the consultation.”
• “The folk night in the hall still needs a licence; it is not a disco.”

Good to know

Uncountable or plural in feel: local folk. Music: folk music. Close (people): people. Consultations / arts. Mix-up: a fork is cutlery.

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