lidovým

Lidovým is a form of the Czech adjective lidový, meaning “folk” or “popular.” It is the instrumental singular form used to modify nouns or to express “by/with the people” in various phrases. The stem lid- comes from the word for people, and lidový is widely used to describe things associated with traditional or vernacular culture rather than official or modern forms.

In cultural and linguistic contexts, lidový describes vernacular, folk, or rural traditions. Common expressions include lidová hudba (folk music), lidová kultura (folk culture), lidový jazyk (vernacular language), lidová architektura (folk architecture), or lidové umění (folk art). The term can carry connotations of authenticity and enduring custom, often contrasted with professional, standardized, or urban alternatives.

Morphologically, lidový declines like other Czech adjectives. Its feminine form is lidová, the neuter lidové, and the instrumental singular masculine form is lidovým, as in lidovým hlasem (in the voice of the people). The usage covers ethnology, folklore studies, and everyday speech when referring to traditional, community-based practices.

See also: lidová kultura, lidová hudba, lidové písně, lidový jazyk, lidovost. The word should not be confused with proper nouns or fixed titles that resemble the form; here it is treated as a common linguistic term describing folk-related attributes in Czech.