the people; citizens; the populace
Refers to the people as a collective political or social body, often in formal, legal, or ideological contexts. Not used for a small group of individuals.
The voice of the people should be reflected in politics.
The constitution guarantees the rights of the people.
The government should listen to the voice of the people.
He devoted his life to the people.
The revolutionary army declared that it would liberate the people.
The people rose up against the dictatorial regime.
Mao jacket; Mao suit
popular sovereignty; sovereignty of the people