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folks Synonyms

Another word for folks

Choosing another word for folks depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

(informal) People in general, or people of a specified group or kind; also used as a friendly form of direct address to a group of people.

Usage Example

"Most people in this neighborhood have lived here for decades."

Strongest
people
folk
Strong
individuals
persons
men and women
souls
Weak
citizens
everybody
everyone

• noun (Context 2)

(informal) One's parents or immediate family members.

Usage Example

"I am traveling home this weekend to visit my parents for the holidays."

Strongest
parents
family
Strong
relatives
kinfolk
kin
kinsfolk
relations
flesh and blood

Opposites of folks

The opposite of folks shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

strangers
See all opposites of folks

• Nearby Words

folkdance
folklore
folkloric
folks
folksiness
folksinger
folksong

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Folks. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/folks
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