People's
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpiːpəlz/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: People's is an adjective meaning Considered to be of, from, or in tune with the common people, rather than from a ruling elite.
Meaning
Considered to be of, from, or in tune with the common people, rather than from a ruling elite.
More Meanings
- In certain socialist states: of, from, or controlled (at least in name) by the common people rather than a ruling elite.
- (derogatory, humorous) Used to label a state as secretly authoritarian or totalitarian regardless of its government.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see people, -'s.
Example Sentences
the People's Liberation Army
the People's Republic of France
the People's United States of America
She was elevated to the rank of People's Artist in 1940.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include folk, common, popular, commonality, populace, popularity.
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