people
gb/pˈipəl/ us/pˈipəl/
A1
English
~ 100
ember, emberiség, nép, lakosság, köznép, benépesít
NOUN
A1
1
Usage pattern:
[people] [verb]
People are worried about climate change.
Az emberek aggódnak a klímaváltozás miatt.
Many people enjoy traveling during the summer.
Sokan szeretnek nyáron utazni.
People need fresh water to survive.
Some people work from home now.
People have lived here for thousands of years.
Learner examples
People live in cities.
Az emberek városokban élnek.
Many people like pizza.
Sokan szeretik a pizzát.
People need food and water.
Some people have pets.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'people' with 'person'; 'people' is plural, 'person' is singular.
Meaning
Human beings as a group
Collocations
many people
|young people
|help people
|people think
|people say
Synonyms
humans (More scientific or biological term for human beings.)
|
persons (More formal or legal term for individuals.)
Antonyms
animals (Refers to non-human creatures, often contrasted with people.)
Themes
society
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
All humans, or many humans together.
All human beings considered together, or a large group of humans.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
the [adjective] people
The Japanese people value harmony and respect.
A japán nép nagyra értékeli a harmóniát és a tiszteletet.
The American people elected a new president.
Az amerikai nép új elnököt választott.
Indigenous people have lived here for centuries.
Learner examples
The French people like good food.
A franciák szeretik a jó ételeket.
The Chinese people have many traditions.
A kínaiaknak sok hagyományuk van.
The Indian people speak many languages.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'citizens', which has legal implications.
Meaning
Nation or ethnic group members
Collocations
the American people
|the French people
|indigenous people
Synonyms
nation (Refers to the political or cultural entity rather than the individuals themselves.)
|
population (Refers to the number or makeup of people in a place.)
Antonyms
foreigners (People from outside a particular country or group.)
Themes
society
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
The men, women, and children of one country or group.
The men, women, and children who belong to a specific country, community, or ethnic group.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
the [ordinary/common] people
The policy was unpopular with the common people.
Az intézkedés nem volt népszerű a köznép körében.
Leaders should listen to the voices of the people.
A vezetőknek hallgatniuk kellene a nép hangjára.
The law was made to protect the people.
Learner examples
The king spoke to the people.
A király szólt a néphez.
The people wanted change.
A nép változást akart.
The leader worked for the people.
Meaning
Ordinary members of society
Collocations
the common people
|the ordinary people
Synonyms
public (Refers collectively to ordinary people as a whole.)
Antonyms
elite (Refers to those with power, privilege, or special status.)
Themes
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Normal men and women, not leaders or experts.
Men and women in general, especially as distinct from the rulers, leaders, or experts.
VERB
C1
4
benépesít
B2
Usage pattern:
to people [a place] with [people]
Immigrants helped to people the new town.
A bevándorlók segítettek benépesíteni az új várost.
They peopled the island with settlers from the mainland.
A szigetet a szárazföldről érkező telepesekkel népesítették be.
Legends say gods peopled the earth.
Learner examples
They peopled the city with workers.
Munkásokkal népesítették be a várost.
The king peopled the land with farmers.
A király földművesekkel népesítette be a vidéket.
We peopled the village with new families.
Meaning
Fill a place with inhabitants
Collocations
people the area
|people the city
Synonyms
populate (Commonly used in formal contexts for filling an area with inhabitants.)
Antonyms
depopulate (To remove inhabitants from an area.)
Themes
society
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|housing
Definition
To put people in a place so they live or work there.
To cause a place to be inhabited or occupied by people.
Grammar
Dictionary form
people
IPA
GB/pˈipəl/
US/pˈipəl/
Syllables & stress
people (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (people)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: people
- Plural: people, peoples
Verb
- Base: people
- 3rd Person Singular: peoples
- Present Participle: peopling
- Past: peopled
Word family
Forms
peoples
noun
peopling
verb
peopled
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
impersonal
adjective B2
unpopular
adjective B1
Expressions
meet people
1/mˈit pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Come into contact with new individuals socially/professionally
To see and talk to new people for the first time.
Examples
- Traveling is a great way to meet people.
- She joined a club to meet people.
ordinary people
1/ˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Regular members of society without power
Normal men and women who are not rich or powerful.
Examples
- Ordinary people are affected by these laws.
- The film tells the story of ordinary people.
the people
1/ðə pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Ordinary members of society collectively
All normal men and women in a country or group.
Examples
- The constitution was written for the people.
- Power belongs to the people in a democracy.
the right people
1/ðə ɹˈaɪt pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Individuals suitable for a task/situation
People who are good for a job or situation.
Examples
- We need the right people for this project.
- Hiring the right people is important for success.
young people
1/jˈʌŋ pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Teenagers and young adults collectively
Teenagers and young adults as a group.
Examples
- Young people use social media every day.
- Many young people are looking for jobs.