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pœpl
Translation
people; nation
Word origin
From Latin populus ('a people, nation'). The same root gives English people, popular and population.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- populus
- English cognates
- people, popular, population
Grammar
Examples
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The French people voted last Sunday.
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It is an ancient and proud people.
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The government must listen to the people.
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The people marched calmly in front of the government building.
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Each people has its own traditions and its own festivals.
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