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People (Noun)

Meaning 1

Members of a family line; "his people have been farmers for generations"; "are your people still alive?".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • Her people have been in the textile industry for centuries, owning several mills and factories.
  • Are your people from around here originally?
  • His people have been politicians for as long as anyone can remember, with several mayors and governors in the family.
  • The old lady's people were known for their skill in traditional craftsmanship, passing down techniques from generation to generation.
  • Do your people have any connection to the founding of the city?

Hypernyms

  • Phratry
  • Family Line
  • Folk
  • Kinsfolk
  • Kinfolk
  • Sept

Meaning 2

The common people generally; "separate the warriors from the mass"; "power to the people".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The revolution was fought to give power to the people and overthrow the corrupt government.
  • The wealthy elite often view themselves as superior to the common people.
  • The protesters chanted slogans demanding justice for the people and an end to oppression.
  • The new policy aims to empower the people by giving them a greater say in local decision-making.
  • The politician's populist rhetoric was designed to appeal to the people and gain their support.

Synonyms

  • Hoi Polloi
  • Mass
  • Masses
  • Multitude
  • The Great Unwashed

Hypernyms

  • Group
  • Grouping

Hyponyms

  • Temporalty
  • Followers
  • Audience
  • Following
  • Laity

Related Words

  • People (verb)

Meaning 3

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively; "old people"; "there were at least 200 people in the audience".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Usages

  • Plural Form

Examples

  • Many people came to watch the parade, lining up on both sides of the street.
  • There were a lot of young people in the bar on Friday night.
  • All these people want to talk to the mayor at the town hall meeting.
  • About 20,000 people are expected to attend the concert tomorrow evening.
  • We tried to please everyone in the room, but you can't satisfy all people all the time.

Hypernyms

  • Grouping

Hyponyms

  • Lost
  • Contemporaries
  • Businesspeople
  • Patronage
  • Cohort
  • Episcopate
  • Retarded
  • Rich
  • Country
  • Unemployed
  • Business
  • Free People
  • Age Bracket
  • Social Class
  • Discomfited
  • Enlightened
  • Stratum
  • Folks
  • Socio-economic Class
  • Cautious
  • Generation
  • Poor
  • Developmentally Challenged
  • Public
  • World
  • Common People
  • Handicapped
  • Land
  • Maimed

Related Words

  • People (verb)

Meaning 4

The body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The French people have a reputation for being stylish and chic.
  • The people of Japan have a strong tradition of respect for their elders.
  • The American people elected a new president last year.
  • The Australian people love to spend time outdoors and enjoy the beach.
  • The British people are known for their love of tea and their stiff upper lip.

Synonyms

  • Citizenry

Hypernyms

  • Group

Hyponyms

  • Country People
  • Achaean
  • Electorate
  • Governed
  • Ionian
  • Dorian
  • Aeolian

Related Words

  • People (verb)
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