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not people or vs not persons or

Both phrases are correct, but 'not people or' is more commonly used in English. They are both used to indicate exclusion of individuals from a group.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

not people or

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate exclusion of individuals from a group.

Examples:

  • The event is open to everyone, not people or animals.
  • The survey is for adults only, not people or children.
  • The policy applies to all employees, not people or contractors.

Alternatives:

  • not individuals or
  • not humans or
  • not members or
  • not citizens or
  • not residents or

not persons or

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate exclusion of individuals from a group.

Examples:

  • The discount is for students only, not persons or teachers.
  • The competition is open to all, not persons or officials.

Alternatives:

  • not individuals or
  • not people or
  • not individuals or
  • not citizens or
  • not residents or

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