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Leute — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • guy noun A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
  • men noun The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
  • people noun Human beings in general, or the men, women and children of a particular group, place or nation.

Senses

Leute is used for these senses in English:

  • guy (especially, in the plural, often, controversial) A person (see usage notes).
  • men (collective, dated, fantasy) (The) people, humanity, man(kind).
  • people a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
  • people A group of persons regarded as being servants, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler or leader.

guy — full definition

  1. noun A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
  2. noun In the plural, an informal way to address a group of people regardless of gender.
  3. noun A rope or cable used to steady or secure a structure such as a mast or tent.

men — full definition

  1. noun The plural of "man" — adult male humans, or (in older or formal usage) people in general.
  2. noun Ordinary soldiers, as distinct from officers.

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