Synonyms for

Folks

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

Definition

Folks refers to people in general, especially those of a particular group or community.

Synonyms & similar words

familyline folk folkmusic ethnicmusic family sept kinsfolk tribe kinfolk commonpeople phratry people family community society populace kinfolk clan tribe inhabitants residents citizens folklore tradition culture heritage ancestry lineage roots origins background

Synonyms by register

Formal

people individuals persons community

Informal

people guys crowd gang bunch

Literary

kin folk kindred

Antonyms

individuals strangers outsiders opponents enemies detractors

Common collocations

  • all folks
  • good folks
  • nice folks
  • folks say
  • folks think
  • folks like
  • our folks
  • other folks

Word family

noun folk

Usage note

Primarily used in informal contexts to refer to a group of people, often family or a community. Can sometimes be used to refer to people in general.

Example sentences

  1. Folks from our neighborhood gathered for a picnic in the park.
  2. My folks always support me in whatever I do.
  3. The folks at the library are always helpful.
  4. The folks in this town are very friendly.
  5. Old folks often have many interesting stories to tell.

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