The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

(plural only) People in general.

(plural only) A particular group of people.

(plural only, plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.

(music) Short for folk music.

Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.

Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.

(architecture) Of or related to local building materials and styles.

Believed or transmitted by the common people; not academically correct or rigorous.