Phrase guide

folk art

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Craft traditions and values of various social groups.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

Intangible art forms such as folk music and folk dance rooted in and reflective of the cultural life of a community.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 3

Outsider art.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 4

genre of art of unknown origin that reflects traditional values of a society

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: genre

History

Etymology

From folk + art.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 民間藝術 /民间艺术 (mínjiān yìshù) — craft traditions and values of various social groups