"adfolk" meaning in English

See adfolk in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: ad + folk Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ad|folk}} ad + folk Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} adfolk pl (plural only)
  1. people in the advertising industry Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Advertising
    Sense id: en-adfolk-en-noun-fZpoUcfq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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