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Meaning of people

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

people

Pronunciation:/ˈpiːpəl//ˈpipl̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

    Example: There were so many people at the restaurant last night.

    Synonyms:ledeleodpeeps
  2. Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.

    Synonyms:collectivecommunitycongregationfolk
  3. A group of persons regarded as being employees, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler.

    Synonyms:fansgroupiessupporters
  4. One's colleagues or employees.

verb

Definitions

  1. To stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate.

  2. To become populous or populated.

  3. To inhabit; to occupy; to populate.

  4. To interact with people; to socialize.

noun

Definitions

  1. An individual; usually a human being.

    Example: Each person is unique, both mentally and physically.

  2. The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc.

  3. Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts.

    Example: At common law a corporation or a trust is legally a person.

  4. The human genitalia; specifically, the penis.