folkism

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Synonyms: folkish

Antonyms: folkish

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} An ideology that emphasizes [[racial]] or [[ethnic]] identity, especially when combined with [[nationalism]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} {{synonym of|en|populism}}.
3. {{lb|en|uncountable}} An [[artistic]] [[aesthetic]] that is based on [[traditional]] [[practice]]s that are passed on from individual to individual, such as [[folk tales]], [[folk music]], common [[cultural]] practices, etc.
4. {{lb|en|uncountable|more specifically}} A movement within [[Nigerian]] [[theater]] started by {{w|Sam Ukala}} that focuses on [[folk tale]]s as a reaction against [[colonialism]].
5. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[folksy]] [[saying]], [[expression]], or [[practice]].
6. {{lb|en|uncountable|philosophy}} A philosophical stance that [[meaning]] is based on [[common]] [[usage]] by [[ordinary]] [[people]] rather than an [[abstract]] principle.

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