people

ˈpiːp(ə)l/

noun

1.

human beings in general or considered collectively.

"the earthquake killed 30,000 people"

synonyms:human beings, persons, individuals, humans, mankind, humankind, the human race, Homo sapiens, humanity, the human species, mortals, (living) souls, personages, men, women, and children; More

2.

the members of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group.

"the native peoples of Canada"

synonyms:race, tribe, clan, ethnic group, strain, stock, caste, nation, country, population, populace;More

verb

1.

(of a group of people) inhabit (a place).

"an arid mountain region peopled by warring clans"

synonyms:populate, settle (in), colonize, establish oneself in, inhabit, live in, occupy;