Meaning of the word ilk in English

What does ilk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ilk

US /ɪlk/
UK /ɪlk/

Noun

a family, class, or kind of people or things

Example:
He's a politician of the old ilk, always putting his constituents first.
We need more leaders of his ilk.