: the ordinary people in a country who do not have special power or privileges
She is well-liked as a senator because she listens to the people.
the common people
US, law
—used to refer to the government of the U.S. or of a particular state in the name of a legal case
The People vs. John Doe
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Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Pastor Margarita Castro made sure to honor the people who helped the church overcome incredible barriers.
—The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Weeks said part of the problem is that there's a stigma about substance use disorder, and also that there's not enough awareness about the crisis and the personal stories of the people who have been harmed.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Hawkins Point is a reminder of the choices Baltimore made in the past and a not-so-gentle nudge to fight for the people who have made Curtis Bay their home instead of the companies that threaten to destroy it.
—Larkin Gallup, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Yoon’s attempt to destroy democracy was unsuccessful because of the people who stopped the troops trying to enter the National Assembly in the middle of the night.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Pastor Margarita Castro made sure to honor the people who helped the church overcome incredible barriers.
—The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Weeks said part of the problem is that there's a stigma about substance use disorder, and also that there's not enough awareness about the crisis and the personal stories of the people who have been harmed.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Hawkins Point is a reminder of the choices Baltimore made in the past and a not-so-gentle nudge to fight for the people who have made Curtis Bay their home instead of the companies that threaten to destroy it.
—Larkin Gallup, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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“The people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20people. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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