people
UK: ˈpiːp(ə)l | US: ˈpiːp(ə)l
n. Human beings collectively; a community or nation.
n. (plural) The ordinary citizens of a country, distinct from its leaders.
n. A group of individuals sharing a common characteristic (e.g., "the people of this town").
The word "people" traces back to the Latin populus (meaning "nation, community"), which evolved into Old French peuple before entering Middle English as peple. The silent "e" in Modern English reflects historical spelling conventions. The root peopl- retains the core idea of a collective group, while the suffix -e is vestigial and non-functional. The word’s journey highlights its enduring association with communal identity.
The people celebrated the festival with joy.
Leaders should listen to the voices of the people.
Indigenous people have rich cultural traditions.
Many people struggle with access to healthcare.
She enjoys meeting new people while traveling.