folk

A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

(plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.

Folk music.

People in general.

“Young folk, old folk, everybody come, / To our little Sunday School and have a lot of fun.”

A particular group of people.

Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.

Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.

Of or related to local building materials and styles.

Believed or transmitted by the common people; not academically correct or rigorous.

“folk psychology; folk linguistics”