people
/ˈpipəl/
noun
- Human beings in general; persons.
- People from all over the world visit this museum.
- Many people enjoy spending time outdoors.
- The park was full of people enjoying the sunny weather.
- The citizens or inhabitants of a particular place, such as a country, city, or community.
- The people of this town are known for their kindness.
- The people of Japan celebrate many traditional festivals.
- The mayor spoke to the people about the new library project.
- A group of persons who share a common culture, language, history, or ethnicity.
- Many indigenous peoples live in the Amazon rainforest.
- The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
- The Romani people have a rich oral tradition.
- The ordinary members of a society, as opposed to the wealthy, powerful, or elite.
- This law was designed to help the common people.
- The people demanded fair wages and better working conditions.
- The politician promised to fight for the people.
- The individuals who work for or are part of an organization, group, or team.
- The manager held a meeting with all the sales people.
- We need more people on the project to meet the deadline.
- Our company's people are our greatest asset.
verb
- To fill a place with inhabitants; to populate.
- European settlers began to people the continent in the 16th century.
- Imagination can people an empty room with fantastic creatures.
- The region was peopled by nomadic tribes for thousands of years.