workfolk

work·folk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wurk-fohk]
- /ˈwɜrkˌfoʊk/
- /wˈɜːkfəʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurk-fohk]
- /ˈwɜrkˌfoʊk/

Definitions of workfolk word

noun workfolk People who labour. 1
noun plural workfolk working people, esp labourers on a farm 0

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Origin of workfolk

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at work, folk

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Parts of speech for Workfolk

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Workfolk

workfolk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for workfolk

noun workfolk

grass roots — the common or ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization, etc.; the rank and file.
proles — a member of the proletariat.
proletariat — common people, working class
rank and file — the members of a group or organization apart from its leaders or officers.
workers — Plural form of worker.

All 7 Synonyms of workfolk