noun
- a traditional way of thinking, feeling, or acting that is common to members of a particular group, community, or society
Usage: sociology; anthropology
Examples
- Shaking hands when meeting someone is a common folkway in American culture.
- The anthropologist studied the folkways of the rural mountain community.
- Different societies have their own folkways regarding family relationships.
- Table manners are considered important folkways in many cultures.
- The folkways of the immigrant community gradually blended with local customs.
- Understanding local folkways helps visitors avoid cultural misunderstandings.