Synonyms for People
Definition of 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?"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "people"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like citizenry, dwell, inhabit can replace "people" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 10 alternatives available, "people" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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)