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masculine

ˈpovu

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Translation

people, nation, folk

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Word origin

From Latin populus ('people, nation').

Origin
Latin
Root
populus
English cognates
population, popular

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpovos

Examples

protestar.

The people took to the streets to protest.

.

This is an old custom of the local people.

indígenas .

Indigenous peoples preserve their languages.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 10: Words 471-480.