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countryfolk

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Noun1.countryfolk - people living in the same country; compatriots
country people
citizenry, people - the body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people"
2.countryfolk - people raised in or living in a rural environment; rustics
country people
common people, folk, folks - people in general (often used in the plural); "they're just country folk"; "folks around here drink moonshine"; "the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next"
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Evoking his countryfolk Snow Patrol both in vocal and musical style, he's built up a strong rep for his acoustic balladeering.
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The central issue, about who is entitled to voice opinions in print, is thus borne out through the 'participation' of the 'lower sorts', the fictional countryfolk brought in to 'supplica[te]' Camell to 'leue his fume' and then lecture him for his characteristically intemperate response.
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9 Steve Davidowitz is a much-respected veteran racing journalist, the writer of many previous works, usually involving principles of form study - or, as his countryfolk would have it, 'handicapping' - and betting.
List of lists sure to provoke argument among fans of US racing; BOOKS ... by The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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