People Definition & Meaning
people
- noun
- (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively; "old people"; "there were at least 200 people in the audience"
- the body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people"
- members of a family line; "his people have been farmers for generations"; "are your people still alive?"
- the common people generally; "separate the warriors from the mass"; "power to the people"
- verb
- fill with people; "Stalin wanted to people the empty steppes"
- furnish with people; "The plains are sparsely populated"
"People" in song lyrics
See how people is used in real songs:
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"And when I unlock the door I'm bringing love to my people"
1200 Techniques — Karma -
"'Cause the Crew is 2 Live for you people"
(2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse -
"Black and white, wrong or right we're all people"
3rd Bass f/ Prince Paul — The Gas Face (Remix)
Words that rhyme with people
Usage tips for "people"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "people" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for people to find words that pair well.
Use "people" in a verse
Now that you know what "people" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does people mean?
- (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively; "old people"; "there were at least 200 people in the audience" the body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people" members of a family line; "his people have been farmers for generations"; "are your people still alive?" the common people generally; "separate the warriors from the mass"; "power to the people" fill with people; "Stalin wanted to people the empty steppes" furnish with people
- What part of speech is people?
- People is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does people have?
- People has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).