What is another word for folk?
Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊk] (IPA) 
When referring to people or a group of individuals, the word "folk" can be replaced with synonyms such as "peeps," "people," "individuals," or "humans." For a more specific group of people, "community" or "tribe" can be used. When discussing a cultural group, "ethos" or "tradition" may fit better. In a musical context, "folk" can be interchanged with "acoustic," "traditional," or "roots." For cliched phrases like "folklore" or "folk singer," try using "mythology" or "balladeer" respectively. With these synonyms, writers and speakers can switch up their language and add variety to their communication.
