Peoples vs. Folks — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Peoples and Folks
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Peoples
Humans considered as a group or in indefinite numbers. Often treated as a plural of person, alone and in compounds
People were dancing in the street. I met all sorts of people. This book is not intended for laypeople.
Folks
The common people of a society or region considered as the representatives of a traditional way of life and especially as the originators or carriers of the customs, beliefs, and arts that make up a distinctive culture
A leader who came from the folk.
Peoples
The mass of ordinary persons; the populace. Used with the
"those who fear and distrust the people, and wish to draw all powers from them into the hands of the higher classes" (Thomas Jefferson).
Folks
(Archaic) A nation; a people.
Peoples
A body of persons living in the same country under one national government; a nationality.
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Folks
Folks(Informal) People in general
Folks around here are very friendly.
Peoples
The citizens of a political unit, such as a nation or state; the electorate. Used with the.
Folks
Often folks People of a specified group or kind
City folks.
Rich folk.
Peoples
Pl. peo·ples A body of persons sharing a common religion, culture, or language
The peoples of central Asia.
Folks
One's parents
My folks are coming for a visit.
Peoples
Persons with regard to their residence, class, profession, or group
City people.
Farming people.
Folks
The members of one's family or childhood household; one's relatives.
Peoples
Persons subordinate to or loyal to a ruler, superior, or employer
The manager would like to introduce you to our people in the regional office.
Folks
Of, occurring in, or originating among the common people
Folk culture.
A folk hero.
Peoples
A person's family, relatives, or ancestors
Where are your people from?.
Folks
Plural of folk
Peoples
(Informal) Animals or other beings distinct from humans
Rabbits and squirrels are the furry little people of the woods.
Folks
Your parents;
He wrote to his folks every day
Peoples
To settle or inhabit with people; populate.
Peoples
To be present in or on (a place)
"The stores ... are peopled by serious shoppers" (Perri Klass).
Peoples
Plural of people
The course studies the history of Africa and the peoples who lived there.
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