sheeple

[ shee-puhl ]

plural noun

1. people who are like sheep in being meek, conforming, or easily led:

   Maintaining fear, division, and hate is a priority—sheeple are easier to herd when frightened.

sheeple

/ ˈʃiːpəl /

noun

1. informal.
   people who tend to follow the majority in matters of opinion, taste, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheeple¹

First recorded in 1945–50; sheep ( def ) + (peop)le ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheeple¹

C20: from sheep + people