homefolk

[hohm-fohk]

homefolk Definition

• 1. one's family or close relatives
• 2. people from one's hometown or region

Using homefolk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homefolk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm going to visit my homefolk this weekend.

• Example

  The festival attracts both tourists and homefolk.

• Example

  My homefolk always gather for Thanksgiving dinner.

homefolk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homefolk

• family
• kin
• townspeople
• locals
• relatives

Phrases with homefolk

• homefolk cooking

  traditional food or cuisine of one's hometown or region

  Example

  I miss the taste of homefolk cooking.

• homefolk remedies

  traditional or folk medicine used by people in one's hometown or region

  Example

  My grandmother always relied on homefolk remedies for her ailments.

• homefolk wisdom

  traditional knowledge or common sense passed down through generations in one's hometown or region

  Example

  My father always said that homefolk wisdom was the best kind of wisdom.

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Summary: homefolk in Brief

'Homefolk' [hohm-fohk] refers to one's family or close relatives, as well as people from one's hometown or region. It is often used to describe a sense of community and belonging, as in 'The festival attracts both tourists and homefolk.' 'Homefolk' can also be used in phrases like 'homefolk cooking,' 'homefolk remedies,' and 'homefolk wisdom,' which refer to traditional food, medicine, and knowledge from one's hometown or region.