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among people vs among the people

Both 'among people' and 'among the people' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Among people' is more general and refers to being in the midst of a group of individuals without specifying which group. On the other hand, 'among the people' is more specific and refers to being in the midst of a particular group of people.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

among people

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to being in the midst of a group of individuals without specifying which group.

Examples:

  • She felt comfortable among people who shared her interests.
  • He enjoyed being among people from different cultures.
  • Living among people with diverse backgrounds broadens your perspective.
  • The artist thrived among people who appreciated his work.
  • She stood out among people who lacked confidence.
  • Nov 2, 2020 ... This brochure promotes awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS among people living with substance use disorders. It explains the link between ...
  • Sep 24, 2020 ... This analysis examines insurance coverage among people with HIV in 2018, and the relationship between insurance coverage, viral suppression, ...
  • Measuring quality of life among people living with HIV: a systematic review of reviews. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2017 Nov 15;15(1):220. doi: 10.1186/ ...
  • Depression and anxiety among people living with and beyond cancer: a growing clinical and research priority. BMC Cancer. 2019 Oct 11;19(1):943. doi: 10.1186 ...
  • ECDC and EMCDDA guidance. Prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs. Stockholm.
  • This fact sheet presents data on HIV in the United States among people who inject drugs, describes the risk of getting HIV from injection drug use, ...

Alternatives:

  • among individuals
  • among crowds
  • among friends
  • among strangers
  • among colleagues

among the people

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to being in the midst of a particular group of people, specifying which group is being referred to.

Examples:

  • The leader walked among the people, listening to their concerns.
  • She was honored to be among the people she admired.
  • He found his place among the people who shared his values.
  • Living among the people of that village gave her a sense of belonging.
  • The artist was inspired by the stories of the people he met.
  • Apr 19, 2008 ... The reason it seems old fashioned is that democracy (I am among the people) is the modern vogue; being a God amongst men was the job ...
  • ... Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item? Clara Dillingham Pierson's Complete Among the People Series Paperback. Clara Dillingham Pierson.
  • In Paul Among the People, Sarah Ruden explores the writings of the evangelist Paul in the context of his time and culture, to recover his original message of ...
  • ... Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item? Clara Dillingham Pierson's Complete Among the People Series Paperback. Clara Dillingham Pierson.

Alternatives:

  • among those people
  • among certain people
  • among specific people
  • among particular people
  • among those individuals

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