: 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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Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Most, if not all, of the studios, networks and talent involved in these shows have been impacted by these fires and are all deeply engaged in the financial needs of their employees, the city and the people whose lives have been changed forever.
—Ted Sarandos, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
And right now the people who favor Ukraine joining NATO sooner rather than later aren’t talking about that at all.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025
Cecile, who died Monday at 67 after a battle with brain cancer, loved a lot of people, and boy, did the people love her.
—Ilyse Hogue, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
These are the people who have the skills and vision to elevate your brand.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Most, if not all, of the studios, networks and talent involved in these shows have been impacted by these fires and are all deeply engaged in the financial needs of their employees, the city and the people whose lives have been changed forever.
—Ted Sarandos, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
And right now the people who favor Ukraine joining NATO sooner rather than later aren’t talking about that at all.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025
Cecile, who died Monday at 67 after a battle with brain cancer, loved a lot of people, and boy, did the people love her.
—Ilyse Hogue, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
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“The people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20people. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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