the people

noun
UK: /ðə ˈpiːpl/
US: /ðə ˈpiːpəl/

  1. Ordinary people in general, especially those who live in a particular country or area.

    1. The government should listen to the people. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new law aims to protect the rights of the people who are living in poverty. [ ] [ ]

  2. All the citizens who are entitled to vote in a country or area.

    1. The election was a victory for the people. [ ] [ ]
    2. The president's decisions must reflect the will of the people he represents. [ ] [ ]

  3. People who belong to a particular nation or ethnic group.

    1. The Navajo people have a rich culture. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding the history of the people is crucial for good relations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

community population nation society electorate folk public

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the people" in English means: Ordinary people in general, especially those who live in a particular country or area., All the citizens who are entitled to vote in a country or area., People who belong to a particular nation or ethnic group..

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

Synonyms for "the people": community, population, nation, society, electorate, folk, public.

Example usage of "the people": "The government should listen to the people.". More examples on the page.