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.