people's

Meanings

1. Considered to be of, from, or in tune with the common people, rather than from a ruling elite.
2. In certain socialist states: of, from, or controlled (at least in name) by the common people rather than a ruling elite.
3. Used to label a state as secretly authoritarian or totalitarian regardless of its government.
4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see people, -'s.