ilk
/ɪlk/
NOUN
1. A type or category of similar things or people
A particular kind, type, class, or category of people or things that share common characteristics or qualities.
1.1. Kind or type of something
A particular variety or category of things distinguished by shared characteristics, qualities, or features.
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Antonyms
- unlikeness
- dissimilarity
- difference
Examples
- The museum attracts collectors of his ilk who appreciate rare historical artifacts.
- This product belongs to a different ilk of technological innovation.
- She had never encountered a problem of that ilk before.
Related Words
1.2. A group of people sharing similar characteristics
A category or group of individuals who share particular attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, backgrounds, or social characteristics, often used to describe people collectively.
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Examples
- Politicians of his ilk often prioritize personal interests over public service.
- She prefers to avoid people of that ilk because of their dishonest behavior.
- Writers of her ilk tend to challenge conventional ideas.
Related Words
- tribe
- clan
- generation
- community
- faction
- circle
- set
- crowd
- category
ADJECTIVE
2. The same kind or type
Of the same kind, type, or nature; similar to something previously mentioned.
2.1. Similar in kind or nature
Describes something that belongs to the same general type or category as another thing, sharing comparable characteristics or qualities.
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Examples
- We do not tolerate discrimination or bias of any ilk in our organization.
- The company produces innovative products, and those of a similar ilk are highly regarded.
- No behavior of that ilk will be accepted in the workplace.
Related Words
- alike
- resembling
- corresponding
- analogous
- homogeneous
- uniform