peoples
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
plural of people (“a race, group or nationality”)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The course studies the history of Africa and the peoples who lived there.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
plural of person
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “peoples” mean?
plural of people (“a race, group or nationality”)
Is “peoples” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.