1. human beings in general or considered collectively
2. the members of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group
3. ordinary citizens as distinguished from those in positions of power

1. to fill or supply with people

Examples

• Many people attended the concert last night.
• The people of Japan have a rich cultural heritage.
• The government should listen to what the people want.
• Young people today face different challenges than previous generations.
• Indigenous people have lived on this land for thousands of years.
• The power belongs to the people in a democracy.
• Early settlers began to people the western territories.