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folk

/fəʊk/ /foʊk/

Meanings
noun
A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

Examples :

"The diverse folk of the region formed a strong and united nation. "
nation group culture society human essential

Related Words

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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celebrates verb

/ˈsɛləˌbreɪts/ /ˈsɛləbrɪts/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration celebrating

celebrating verb

/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛləˌbreɪtɪŋ/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration linguistics

linguistics noun

/liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

The scientific study of language.

"My daughter is studying linguistics at university. "

Illustration traditions

traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

Illustration inhabitants

inhabitants noun

/ɪnˈhæbɪtənts/

Someone or thing who lives in a place.

"The forest's inhabitants include deer, squirrels, and many types of birds. "

Illustration transmitted

transmitted verb

/tɹænsˈmɪtɪd/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the homework assignment to the students via email. "

Illustration academically

academically adverb

/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk.li/

In an academic style or way; from an academic perspective.

"Academically, the football team is counter-productive."

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reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."