people >> /ˈpipəl/
Definition: [transitive verb] (of a particular group of people) inhabit (an area or place)
Example: an arid mountain region peopled by warring clans
Definition: [plural noun] Human beings in general or considered collectively.
Example: the earthquake killed 30,000 people
Definition: [plural noun] The men, women, and children of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group.
Example: the native peoples of Canada
Definition: [plural noun] The supporters or employees of a person in a position of power or authority.