Peuples (en. Peoples)

/pœpl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A group of individuals living in a given geographical area.
The peoples of Africa have a great cultural diversity.
Les peuples d'Afrique ont une grande diversité culturelle.
A community with a shared history or common traditions.
These ancient peoples left a remarkable legacy.
Ces peuples anciens ont laissé un héritage remarquable.
The ensemble of societies or nations.
Peoples from around the world gather for international discussions.
Les peuples du monde entier se réunissent pour des discussions internationales.
A specific ethnic group.
Indigenous peoples have unique rights recognized by law.
Les peuples autochtones ont des droits uniques reconnus par la loi.

Etymology

From Latin 'populus', meaning 'people' or 'nation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indigenous peoples
The native populations of a particular region.
peuples autochtones
united peoples
A term designating nations or communities that come together for a common purpose.
peuples unis
developing peoples
Nations that seek to improve their standard of living and infrastructure.
peuples en voie de développement

Related Words

population
The entirety of people living in a region.
population
ethnicity
A group of people sharing cultural and linguistic characteristics.
ethnie
culture
The entirety of values, beliefs, and behaviors of a group.
culture

Slang Meanings

Origin communities
In this context, we talk about peoples often marginalized.
Dans ce contexte, on parle des peuples souvent marginalisés.
Social groups
Young people can form peoples based on their common interests.
Les jeunes peuvent former des peuples selon leurs intérêts communs.