What is another word for folk?

Common synonyms for folk include familyline, folks, folkmusic, ethnicmusic, family.

What is the opposite of folk?

Antonyms of folk include elite, aristocratic, privileged, upper-class, highbrow.

Synonyms for

Folk

Verb / fəʊk / Another word for folk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

people in general, especially those of a particular country or community

Synonyms & similar words

familyline folks folkmusic ethnicmusic family sept kinsfolk tribe kinfolk commonpeople phratry people community nation race tribe citizens population inhabitants residents locals countrymen compatriots folklore tradition culture customs heritage myths legends stories

Synonyms by register

Formal

people population community public

Informal

folks guys people crowd

Literary

commoners multitude hoi polloi

Antonyms

elite aristocratic privileged upper-class highbrow

Common collocations

folk music
folk tale
folk art
folk hero
folk medicine
folk dance
folk belief
folk wisdom

Word family

noun folk

adjective folk

Usage note

While 'folk' can refer to people in general, it often carries connotations of ordinary, rural, or traditional people. 'Folks' is a more informal and often warmer alternative.