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people

/ˈpiːpəl/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A group of individuals living in a particular area or possessing a particular characteristic.

    - "The people of this village are known for their hospitality."
    - "The voices of the people rose in protest."
  • Noun

    The body of inhabitants of a country.

    - "The people of France have a rich cultural heritage."
    - "The people of India form the world's largest democracy."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpiːpəl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9023300"
  2. /ˈpipl̩/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=711602"

Synonyms

citizenry , commoners , populace , collective , community , congregation , folk , fans , groupies , supporters , folks , kin , kith , lede , leod , peeps
Rhymes
Words rhyming with people
mob , glove , dove , hove
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. peep () : To look or peek through a small hole or opening


Variants
List of all variants of people that leads to same result
people , peopleless , peoples , peopled , peopling , people mover , people movers , people pleaser , people pleasers , people pleasing , people-pleaser , people-pleasers , people-pleasing , People's Republic of China , people carrier , people person , people skills , people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones , beautiful people
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

peopling, peoples, peopled


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'folc' meaning 'people, tribe, multitude'


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The term 'demos' in 'democracy' comes from the ancient Greek word for 'people'.

  2. There are approximately 7.8 billion people living on Earth.

  3. The world's population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. demography: The statistical study of populations and their characteristics.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

People have played a significant role in various aspects of culture, including literature, art, music, and religion. For instance, the works of William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and Chinua Achebe have explored the human condition in profound ways.

How to Memorize "people"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large crowd or group of individuals.
    - Picture a map with various groups of people represented by different colors.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'people' with 'community'
    - Think of the word 'community' when you see or hear the word 'people'.

  3. mnemonics

    - People = Proudly Entertaining Many Individuals Gathered Everywhere.


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