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 museum displayed a collection of folk art from the region."
noun A genre of traditional or traditionally-styled music, often acoustic and rooted in a particular culture.
"He played folk on his guitar at the coffee shop every Friday."

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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”.

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 museum displayed a collection of folk art from the region.
She grew up listening to her grandmother's folk remedies.
He played folk on his guitar at the coffee shop every Friday.

Similar words in Italian

communal ethnic indigenous popular traditional 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 museum displayed a collection of folk art from the region." 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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