: 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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But what really has made the area special, many residents agree, is the people.
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Public banks are created by governments, accountable to the people, and chartered to serve the public interest.
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The user asked why Delta did not originally offer $2,800 to the people waiting to fly, plus a hotel voucher, with the promise of flying out the next day.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
But what really has made the area special, many residents agree, is the people.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Public banks are created by governments, accountable to the people, and chartered to serve the public interest.
—Linda Levy, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Knowledge Harvesting: Making the Invisible Visible The first step is systematically extracting insights from the people who hold them.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the people
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“The people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20people. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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