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People

UK /["/ˈpiːpl/"]/US /["/ˈpiːpl/"]/

Definition

human beings; men, women and children

In simple words: A group of humans or individuals.

Examples

  • People all over the world celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks.
  • Many people enjoy going to the beach during the summer.
  • Some people prefer to work in teams, while others like to work alone.
  • The festival will attract a lot of people from different backgrounds.
  • People can be very kind and helpful in a community.
  • In history, many people have fought for their rights.
  • There are different cultures and traditions among people in this region.
  • People often share their thoughts and opinions on social media.

Usage notes

Use 'people' to refer to groups of individuals. Avoid using it when specifically discussing a single individual or entity. In formal settings, you might say 'individuals' instead.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'people' as 'peo'+ 'ple' — imagine a crowd of 'peo'ple gathered together.

Collocations

  • young
  • elderly
  • old
  • meet
  • attract
  • young
  • elderly
  • old
  • meet
  • attract
  • local
  • country
  • indigenous
  • represent
  • bring together
  • unite
  • the peoples of the world
  • young
  • elderly
  • old
  • meet
  • attract
  • young
  • elderly
  • old
  • meet
  • attract

Synonyms

  • individuals
  • humans
  • persons
  • crowd
  • population

Antonyms

  • individual
  • alone

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'people' with 'person' when referring to one individual.
  • Using 'peoples' to refer to cultures or ethnic groups incorrectly.
  • Mixing up 'people' with 'folk' in formal contexts.