People: meaning, definitions and examples

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people

 

[ หˆpiหpษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

group of individuals

Humans regarded collectively as the members of a particular society or community. People are social beings who interact with each other in various ways. The concept of people is fundamental to the study of sociology and anthropology. People have the capacity for language, culture, and complex social structures.

Synonyms

citizens, individuals, population

Examples of usage

  • People around the world speak different languages.
  • The rights of the people must be protected.
  • People have the ability to create art and music.
Context #2 | Noun

person's identity

A person's identity in terms of their individuality and uniqueness. People have different personalities, beliefs, and experiences that shape who they are. Each person is a complex combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Synonyms

human being, individual, person

Examples of usage

  • She is a creative person with a unique perspective.
  • People express their individuality through fashion and art.
Context #3 | Verb

populate or inhabit

To populate or inhabit a place with individuals. People can refer to the action of filling a space with human inhabitants.

Synonyms

inhabit, occupy, populate

Examples of usage

  • The town is people by friendly residents.
  • The island was once peopled by indigenous tribes.

Translations

Translations of the word "people" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pessoas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Menschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ludzie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบใ€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท personnes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ personas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท insanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพudia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบไปฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ljudje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณlk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ insanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ personas

Etymology

The word 'people' has its origins in the Latin word 'populus', which referred to a community or a group of individuals. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the collective identity of humans in a society. The concept of 'people' has been central to social and political discourse throughout history, shaping notions of citizenship, rights, and identity.

See also: depersonalization, depersonalize, depersonalizing, impersonate, impersonation, impersonator, nonperson, personable, personage, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel, persons.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #78, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.