Is it correct to say 'a people'. You can say 'we, the people' or 'they are people who...' but can you say 'they are a people'...?
2007-01-16 21:29:11 · 5 answers · asked by Empea 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A group of persons distinct from another group or other groups can be referred to as a people. For example: The jews, as a people, call Israel their homeland.
2007-01-16 21:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Cyclops 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is gramatically correct to say "a people." This is usually used to refer to a race or nation. Sample sentence: Filipinos are a people known for being hospitable.
2007-01-16 21:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by Pleasehelp:( 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the expression 'a people' is legitimate and used when you need to refer to a group of people with common characterestics, as in 'Americans, as a people, are very polite when compared to people from some other countries'.
2007-01-17 00:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly legitimate
2007-01-16 21:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by ALMIGHTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first answer is good yes can say they are a people born out of poverty,insensitive to hunger...
2007-01-16 21:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Erase Program Read Only Memory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋