People

/ˈpiːpəl/

The meaning and definition of People, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
    “There were so many people at the restaurant last night.”
  2. A person's ancestors, relatives or family.
    “My people lived through the Black Plague and the Thirty Years War.”
noun
  1. An individual; usually a human being.
    “Each person is unique, both mentally and physically.”
  2. Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts.
    “At common law a corporation or a trust is legally a person.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms lede leod peeps folks kin kith

Origin

From Middle English peple.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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