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'''People''' is an ambiguous term for certain large groups of humans. | '''People''' is an ambiguous term for certain large groups of humans. | ||
The term derives from the Latin "populus", similarly having various meanings:ย "a people, nation; body of citizens; a multitude, crowd, throng,"<ref>peopleย https://www.etymonline.com/word/people</ref> | The term derives from the [[Latin]] "populus", similarly having various meanings:ย "a people, nation; body of citizens; a multitude, crowd, throng,"<ref>peopleย https://www.etymonline.com/word/people</ref> | ||
The word may refer to a minor [[race]], and relatedly, to a [[nation]] (in the racial sense) and/or an [[ethnicity]]. ย | The word may refer to a minor [[race]], and relatedly, to a [[nation]] (in the racial sense) and/or an [[ethnicity]]. ย | ||
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The word may also refer to citizens of a country, regardless of race. See also [[civic nationalism]]. | The word may also refer to citizens of a country, regardless of race. See also [[civic nationalism]]. | ||
Another meaning is as referring to the common or ordinary people. ย | Another [[meaning]] is as referring to the common or ordinary people. ย | ||
For Communists, it may have meaning similar to [[proletariat]], with, for example, Communist countries often being named "People's Republic of ...". | For [[Communists]], it may have meaning similar to [[proletariat]], with, for example, [[Communist]] countries often being named "People's [[Republic]] of ...". | ||
The word may also refer to the state, with some criminal prosecutions brought in the name of "the people". | The word may also refer to the state, with some criminal prosecutions brought in the [[name]] of "the people". | ||
The word is also used in numerous combinations with other words to refer to various groups. | The word is also used in numerous combinations with other words to refer to various groups. | ||
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*[[Populism]] - Another term derived from "populus". | *[[Populism]] - Another term derived from "populus". | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:27, 14 February 2024
People is an ambiguous term for certain large groups of humans.
The term derives from the Latin "populus", similarly having various meanings: "a people, nation; body of citizens; a multitude, crowd, throng,"[1]
The word may refer to a minor race, and relatedly, to a nation (in the racial sense) and/or an ethnicity.
The word may also refer to citizens of a country, regardless of race. See also civic nationalism.
Another meaning is as referring to the common or ordinary people.
For Communists, it may have meaning similar to proletariat, with, for example, Communist countries often being named "People's Republic of ...".
The word may also refer to the state, with some criminal prosecutions brought in the name of "the people".
The word is also used in numerous combinations with other words to refer to various groups.
See also
- Populism - Another term derived from "populus".