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ilk

/ɪlk/ noun · British & US
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What does ilk mean?

noun

A group of people or things having a common characteristic or origin; a type or class of people or things. A person or thing that is typical of a particular group or class.

Example

"The aristocracy was considered to be of a different ilk from the common people."

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