good people
The phrase "good people" commonly refers to individuals who exhibit positive moral and ethical qualities, and can also have specific cultural or folkloric meanings.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Individuals who consistently demonstrate kindness, integrity, and moral behavior.
Example
- Everyone in the community agrees that she is good people because of her constant acts of kindness.
C1Folklore
(British English, historical)A term used to refer to fairies, who are imaginary supernatural beings known for their cleverness and magical powers.
Example
- In old tales, the good people were said to live in the hills and forests, playing tricks on those who wandered too close.
B2American English
(colloquial)A phrase used to describe someone who has an especially generous and morally good character.
Example
- You can trust him with anything; he's good people.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "good people":
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