people

Definition

  • noun: individual human beings
  • noun: human beings making up a group or assembly or linked by a common interest
  • verb: to live or be in (a place)
  • verb: to supply or fill with people
  • often used in compounds
  • synonyms: nation, community, folks

Examples

  • The environmental 'people' [=the people who are interested in protecting the environment] are against the town's plan to build more houses along the river.

  • My best friend, 'of all people', betrayed me. [=I was very surprised that my best friend betrayed me]

  • You, 'of all people', should know the answer to this. [=I expect you to know the answer to this]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You should have killed Ellisif when you had the chance. She dishonored you. I love all of our gods. All of them. But I only love two people, you, my brother, and my Princess. If I decide not to kill her, then... No one can. Ah! (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18
  • (..) I think of her every day of my life. That's her. Well, then you ought to go say hello. Hv'tserkr! Brother. People from Norway, Sweden, even Denmark. All to avenge Ragnar. Never before in memory has it happened. 'var wants to lead the army. What? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18