1. the state or condition of being a people; the quality of constituting a distinct group with shared identity, culture, or heritage
Usage: formal; often used in discussions of ethnicity, nationalism, or cultural identity

Examples

• The conference explored themes of Jewish peoplehood and cultural continuity.
• Indigenous communities work to preserve their sense of peoplehood across generations.
• The shared language and traditions strengthened their peoplehood.
• Scholars debate what constitutes true peoplehood in modern society.
• The diaspora maintained its peoplehood despite geographic separation.
• Cultural festivals help reinforce the community’s sense of peoplehood.