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volk

British  
/ fɒlk /

noun

  1. the people or nation, esp the nation of Afrikaners

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of volk

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

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"The leadership and personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia express their sincere condolences to the family," a statement from Irina Volk, the ministry's spokesperson read.

From BBC

Now Volk determined to create a full-length statue, and headed to Springfield, Ill., on May 19, the day after Lincoln’s nomination, to take casts of the nominee’s massive hands.

From The Wall Street Journal

To disguise the swelling caused by hours of handshaking, Volk suggested Lincoln grasp a sawed-off broomstick.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a good choice, as Volk intended to fashion his statue grasping a similar-looking scroll.

From The Wall Street Journal

Next, Volk accompanied Lincoln to a local photographer to secure additional models: a new close-up of the candidate’s face and, we can conclude, this full-length portrait.

From The Wall Street Journal