B1 — Intermediatenoun
popolo
people, folk, nation
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
nazionegentemassacittadinanzacomunità
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
élitearistocraziaminoranzaindividuo
Usage note
'Il popolo' = the (common) people. 'Popolo di' = people of. 'Gente' is less formal and more colloquial. 'Popolare' = popular / of the people. 'Musica popolare' = folk music.
Example
"Il popolo italiano è famoso per la sua cultura e creatività."
"The Italian people are famous for their culture and creativity."
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