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peopling

/ˈpiːplɪŋ/

/ˈpiplɪŋ/

peoplingnoun

Translations

заселение

The peopling of the new territory was a significant event in history.

Заселение новой территории было значительным событием в истории.

Additional translations

население

Definitions

The act or process of populating or filling an area with people.

The peopling of the new settlement was a gradual process that took several years.

Synonyms

peoplingadjective

more peopling

Comp.

most peopling

Super.

Functions as an attributive noun-derived adjective meaning ‘relating to population or settlement’.

Definitions

Relating to the process of populating or settling an area.

The study focuses on the peopling patterns of island communities.

peoplinggerund / present participle

/ˈpiːplɪŋ/

/ˈpipəlɪŋ/

Used as a present-participle adjective describing movements or forces that populate an area.

Definitions

Participating in or causing the settlement or population of a place.

Peopling migrations reshaped the demographic map of the continent.

peoplenoun

Definitions

Human beings in general or considered collectively.

The people of the town gathered in the square for the festival.

The men, women, and children of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group.

The people of Japan have a rich cultural heritage.

The citizens of a country, especially when considered in relation to those who govern them.

The government must listen to the voice of the people.

The supporters or employees of a person in a position of power or authority.

The CEO's people are working on the new project.

A group united by common ancestry, culture, or language; a nation or ethnic group (used with the article “a”).

The Maori are a people indigenous to New Zealand.

Informal: one's family, relatives, or close associates.

I can't stay out late tonight—my people are visiting.

peopleverb

peopling

Gerund

peopled

Past Simple

peopled

Past Participle

peopling

Gerund

/ˈpiːpəl/

/ˈpipəl/

(literary/archaic)

Translations

населять

They people the island with their stories and legends.

Они населяют остров своими историями и легендами.

Definitions

To populate or fill with people.

The new housing development will people the once-empty fields with families.

To live in or inhabit.

Legends say that spirits people these ancient ruins.

Synonyms

peopleadjective

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of ordinary human beings; popular or human-oriented (used attributively).

Good people skills are essential for a customer-service role.