Folkway

Synonyms of folkway

• tradition
• custom
• convention

Antonyms of folkway

• deviation
• violation
• taboo

Collocations of folkway

social custom

Frequency: 65 %

Exchanging gifts during festivals is a social custom in this community.

traditional practice

Frequency: 60 %

The traditional practice of storytelling has been passed down for generations.

community tradition

Frequency: 50 %

Celebrating harvest festivals is a community tradition in this village.

cultural ritual

Frequency: 45 %

Participating in cultural rituals helps preserve our heritage.

Idiomatic Expressions for folkway

• Phrase: violate the folkways
  Meaning: to go against traditional customs or social norms
  Usage: His decision to marry outside of his religion was seen as violating the folkways of his community.