people
word
/ˈpipəɫ/
PEE-puhl
/pˈiːpəl/
PEE-puhl
Definition
Human beings in general or a group of individuals who share a common nationality, ethnicity, or community.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a plural noun to refer to groups or populations. Avoid confusing people with persons, which is more formal or used in legal or specific counts. Can be singular to mean a nation or ethnic group (e.g., 'the French people').
Spanish: personas - gentePortuguese (BR): pessoas - gentePortuguese (PT): pessoas - genteChinese (Simplified): 人们Chinese (Traditional): 人們Hindi: लोगArabic: ناس - شعبBengali: মানুষ - লোকRussian: люди - народ (этническая группа)Japanese: 人々 - 民族 (国民)Vietnamese: người - dân (quốc gia/nhóm)Korean: 사람들 - 국민 (민족)Turkish: insanlar - halk (millet)Urdu: لوگ - قوم (نسل, ملّت)Indonesian: orang-orang - rakyat (bangsa)
Example Sentences
People like to spend time with friends.
basic
There are many people in the park today.
basic
The people speak different languages in this city.
basic
People often say actions speak louder than words.
natural
Some people just prefer to stay home on weekends.
natural
The festival attracted people from all over the country.
natural