peoplehood

American  

[pee-puhl-hood] / ˈpi pəlˌhʊd /

noun

1. the state or condition of being a people. person.

2. the consciousness of certain beliefs or characteristics that make one part of a people; person; sense of belonging to a people. person.

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Etymology

Origin of peoplehood

First recorded in 1905–10; people + -hood

Example Sentences

When the camp opens, each child gets a booklet called Passport to Peoplehood, with questions about their nationality, ethnicity and favorite foods.

From Seattle Times

More than 1,000 people participated in Peoplehood’s beta testing, and 100 Los Angeles-based college students took part in a pilot program.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly 20 people have joined this guided group conversation, a “gather” run by a new startup called Peoplehood.

From Los Angeles Times

Peoplehood keeps gathers” casual and upbeat, which sets the tone for the topics discussed: indecisiveness when scanning a menu, DoorDash reliance guilt, excitement for a future concert.

From Los Angeles Times

Jews, a time when even the dispassionate join in a display of peoplehood.

From Washington Post