friendly, informal, and unpretentious in a way characteristic of ordinary people.
folk+sy
Shared component: folk · people
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesArt originating from the traditional beliefs, customs, and culture of ordinary people in a particular region or community.
folk+art
Shared component: folk · people
a traditional story passed down orally within a community, often involving mythical beings or explaining natural phenomena.
folk+tale
Shared component: folk · people
The traditional behavior and customs of a particular community or group of people.
folk+ways
Shared component: folk · people
Relating to or characteristic of folklore; having the traditional quality of a folk tale or legend.
folk+lore+ic
Shared component: folk · people
Traditional music that originates from and is passed down within a particular community or culture, often characterized by simple melodies and lyrics about everyday life.
folk+music
Shared component: folk · people
a person who sings folk songs, typically in a traditional style.
folk+singer
Shared component: folk · people
kinfolkExtended relation
A person's relatives or family, considered collectively.
kin+folk
Extended relation: folk · people
folksongExtended relation
A traditional song originating from and passed down among the common people of a country or region.
folk+song
Extended relation: folk · people
folkloristExtended relation
A person who studies and collects folklore, the traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a community.
folk+lore+ist
Extended relation: folk · people