2007-03-05 12:55:58 · 8 answers · asked by elsaescobedo_ganesha 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Though this really has more to do with grammar than religion and such, the term "people" can be used to refer to the inhabitants of a certain country or area, and is a collective term, whereas "persons" would refer to individuals in specific, not neccessarily people who are related in any way in terms of their homeland. For example, the people of America, as compared to several persons whom you see on the street.
2007-03-05 13:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by whatifgecko 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in terms of beings:
persons refers to separate individualities, not neccessarily dwelling within a body. Ex: God the father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit; the three Divine persons of God.
people refers to a group human beings. Ex: the people of Greece
2007-03-05 13:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K, Let me put this the best way I can. The term "persons" usually refers to a specific group of individuals, whereas the term "people" usually refers to various individuals. Example: " The "persons" named in the foregoing must pay using cash. Here is another example. Example: "People" in general, usually pay using cash. I hope this helped you.
2007-03-05 13:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by mrchozen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, there is some sort of hidden difference between the two, especially when speaking of religion... but I've never understood it.
2007-03-05 13:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People sounds educated.
2007-03-05 12:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the word people is more literate than persons
2007-03-05 12:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing
2007-03-05 12:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by Sky Watcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you say people, it sounds like you went to 2nd grade, when you say persons, it doesnt
2007-03-05 12:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by luckygirl13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋