folk in Italian

folk in Italian is popolo, abitante, autoctono — folk means belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or elites.

folk in Italian

popolo

noun

(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

abitante

noun

(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

autoctono

noun

(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

gente

noun

(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

What does "folk" mean?

adj Belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or elites.
"The village holds a folk festival every summer, with traditional dances and costumes."
noun A genre of traditional or traditionally-styled music, often acoustic and rooted in a particular culture.
"She prefers folk to pop, especially songs with a simple guitar and a story."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

folk in a sentence

The village holds a folk festival every summer, with traditional dances and costumes.
The museum displayed a collection of folk art from the region.
She prefers folk to pop, especially songs with a simple guitar and a story.
The band plays a mix of folk and country at weekends.

Similar words in Italian

communal ethnic family indigenous popular traditional tribe vernacular

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "folk" in Italian?

"folk" in Italian is popolo, abitante, autoctono. folk means: Belonging to or originating from ordinary people, their traditions, and their culture, rather than experts or elites.

How do you use "folk" in a sentence?

Example: "The village holds a folk festival every summer, with traditional dances and costumes." In Italian, "folk" is popolo, abitante, autoctono.

Are there other ways to say "folk" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "folk": popolo, abitante, autoctono, gente.

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