people

/pˈiːpə‍l/

/ˈpipəɫ/

People

human beings as a group, including men, women, and children

1.1

the common people generally

synonyms : hoi polloi

the body of citizens of a state or country

synonyms : citizenry

members of a family line

to people

MAIN VERB

fill with people

1.1

furnish with people

Examples

1. People held handkerchiefs over their mouths.

2. A regular newsletter keeps people in touch with local events.

3. The recipe serves four people.

4. people living in rural areas.