Peopled Meaning in English
word · lemma: people
Definition
Describes a place that is filled or occupied by people. Often used to say who lives in or fills an area, either literally or in a figurative sense (such as 'a world peopled with dreams').
Usage & Nuances
'Peopled' is mostly used in literary, formal, or descriptive contexts, rarely in everyday speech. It often appears in passive phrases: 'peopled by/with'. Can be used literally (about towns) or figuratively (about ideas, worlds). Don't confuse with the noun 'people' (the plural of person).
Example Sentences
The island was once peopled by fishermen.
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The story is peopled with magical creatures.
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The old house is peopled by memories.
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His dreams were always peopled by strange characters.
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The village is barely peopled these days; most have moved away.
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It felt like the whole hall was peopled with laughter and old friends.
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