peoples

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of people. Use this when talking about more than one nation or culture.

   The native peoples of the islands share many old customs.

   Different peoples around the world celebrate the new year in their own ways.

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2. 2
   verb

   The form of people used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

   She peoples her stories with strange and funny characters.

   Every summer, a crowd of tourists peoples the quiet beach town.

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3. 3
   nounnonstandard

   Plural of person. A slang form, used mostly for your family or close friends.

   All my peoples showed up to help me move.

   He brought his peoples along to the party.

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