people (EN)noun, verb, noun
This word can also be a form of:
person (noun)
noun “people”
people , plural only
- a collection of individuals Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The park was filled with
people enjoying the sunny day. - the followers or subjects of a leader The queen's
people were loyal and served her well. - the staff or associates of a person After the meeting, she said, "I'll have my
people schedule a follow-up." - the family or ancestors of someone He often spoke of his
people who came from a small village in Italy.
verb “people”
infinitive people ; he peoples ; past tense peopled ; past part. peopled ; ger. peopling
- to fill a place with inhabitants Pioneers were sent to the new land to
people the vast wilderness. - to grow in population Over the centuries, the deserted island slowly
peopled with castaways and adventurers.
noun “people”
singular people , plural peoples
- members of a specific group, such as a nation or ethnicity The indigenous
peoples of the region have diverse cultural traditions.