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People

ˈpiːpl

People definitions
noun
people peoples
  1. human beings in general or considered collectively

    "the earthquake killed 30,000 people"

    human beings persons individuals humans mankind humankind the human race Homo sapiens humanity the human species mortals (living) souls personages men, women, and children
    • the citizens of a country, especially when considered in relation to those who govern them

      "his economic reforms no longer have the support of the people"

    • the members of a society without special rank or position

      "she is a favourite of the people"

    • the state prosecution in a trial

      "pre-trial statements made by the People's witnesses"

  2. the members of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group

    "the native peoples of Canada"

  3. the supporters or employees of a person in a position of power or authority

    "I've had my people watching the house for some time now"

    • one's parents or relatives

      "my people live in Warwickshire"

verb
people peopled peoples peopling
  1. (of a group of people) inhabit (a place)

    "an arid mountain region peopled by warring clans"

    populate settle (in) colonize establish oneself in inhabit live in occupy
    • fill or be present in (a place or domain)

      "in her imagination the flat was suddenly peopled with ghosts"

    • fill (a place) with inhabitants

      "it was his intention to people the town with English colonists"