good people

noun
UK: /ɡʊd ˈpiːpl/
US: /ɡʊd ˈpiːpəl/

  1. Kind, helpful, and morally upright individuals; people who are considered to be virtuous or benevolent.

    1. The village was full of good people who always helped each other. [ ] [ ]
    2. I believe that if we work together, good people can make a real difference in the world. [ ] [ ]

  2. People of respectable character who act in an ethical or honorable way; often used to describe a community or group.

    1. This town is known for its good people, always willing to lend a hand. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need more good people in politics to restore faith in the system and create positive change. [ ] [ ]

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The word "good people" in English means: Kind, helpful, and morally upright individuals; people who are considered to be virtuous or benevolent., People of respectable character who act in an ethical or honorable way; often used to describe a community or group..

The phonetic transcription of "good people" is /ɡʊd ˈpiːpl/ in British English and /ɡʊd ˈpiːpəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "good people": "The village was full of good people who always helped each other.". More examples on the page.