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UK/["/ˈpiːpl/"]/US/["/ˈpiːpl/"]/

Meaning of People

In simple words: A group of humans or individuals.

People in a sentence

  • 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.

How to use People

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.

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Synonyms for People

Opposites of People

Common mistakes with People

  • 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.

Compare People with Crowd, Population

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Frequently asked questions about People

What does People mean?

A group of humans or individuals.

What is the definition of People?

human beings; men, women and children

How do you use People in a sentence?

People all over the world celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks.

Can you give another example of People?

Many people enjoy going to the beach during the summer.

What are synonyms for People?

Common alternatives include individuals, humans, persons, crowd, population.

What is the opposite of People?

Opposite meanings include individual, alone.

What words go with People?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using People?

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.

How do you pronounce People?

US: /["/ˈpiːpl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpiːpl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use People?

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.

What CEFR level is People?

"People" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.