folkway
Translation
folkway, custom, tradition
Examples
Shaking hands is a common folkway in many cultures.
Shaking hands is a common folkway in many cultures.
The book studies the folkways of ancient tribes.
The book studies the folkways of ancient tribes.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a traditional way of life of a community This particular folkway is unique to the region.
Similar Words
Synonyms: custom, tradition, convention, mores
Etymology
A compound word from 'folk' (people) + 'way' (manner, path). Literally, 'the way of the people'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'folk' (people) + 'way' (how they do things). It's the 'way' 'folk' live.