"neofolk" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: neo- + folk Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neo|folk}} neo- + folk Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} neofolk (uncountable)
  1. (music) A form of experimental folk music influenced by industrial music. Wikipedia link: neofolk Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-neofolk-en-noun-guXEPVam Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with neo- Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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