population; number of people in a household
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
population; total number of people in an area
neutralUsed for demographic statistics of regions, countries, cities, etc.
China is the country with the largest population in the world.
They are conducting a population census.
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The population of this city has doubled in the past ten years.
Controlling population growth is an important national policy.
noun
number of people in a household; family size
neutralOften used in contexts involving families, household registration, or residence.
Their household is small, with only three people.
This household register contains information for five people.
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His is a large family with many members.
noun
people (general term); manpower
neutralOften used in a general or somewhat formal sense to refer to people as a resource or entity.
The company plans to add equipment this year, but not to hire more people.
One must be vigilant against the criminal act of human trafficking.
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The labor market needs a stable supply of people.