people — human beings in general or considered collectively
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: human beings in general or considered collectively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpiːpəl/
Example Sentences
- Some people put pineapple on pizza, and some people have no taste buds.
- People always say 'money can't buy happiness' but I'd like to test that theory.
- The people in this neighborhood are very friendly.
people
NOUN[/ˈpiːpəl/]
human beings in general or considered collectively
Image coming soon
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'peple', which evolved from the Latin 'populus' meaning 'nation' or 'populace'. Since Roman times, it has been used to denote 'assembled multitude' or 'common folk gathered together'.
Breakdown
Latin populus (nation, people) → Old French peple → Middle English people. The root populus likely derives from Proto-Indo-European origins related to 'filling' or 'fullness', reflecting the sense of a populous or crowded gathering.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Some people put pineapple on pizza, and some people have no taste buds.”
“People always say 'money can't buy happiness' but I'd like to test that theory.”
“The people in this neighborhood are very friendly.”
“Famous people often struggle with privacy issues.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.