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Definition of menfolk

menfolk

/ˈmɛnˌfoʊk/
men · folk
Plural:menfolk
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• noun

1

Men in general, or the male members of a particular family, household, or community considered collectively.

Example

"While the menfolk were out working in the fields, the rest of the village prepared for the harvest festival."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Menfolk" is a collective plural noun that always takes a plural verb and is primarily used in informal, traditional, or rural contexts to refer to the male members of a family or community.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Menfolk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/menfolk
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