The people
Example: The people celebrated the festival with music and dance.
Definition
"The people" refers to a collective group of individuals who share a common identity, culture, or nationality, often recognized as a community or population within a particular historical or social context.
Etymology
The phrase "the people" originates from the Old English word 'pēople,' which itself comes from the Latin 'populus,' meaning a nation or a community of individuals. Did you know that 'populus' is related to 'populate,' emphasizing the idea of a gathered population or community?
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"The people" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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