people

/ˈpipəl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
Synonyms
verb
  1. 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.
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