Synonym for: People, Nation.

See Definition for \laov\ 2992 See Definition for \eynov\ 1484 See Definition for \dhmov\ 1218 See Definition for \oclov\ 3793

\laov\ is a word which is usually limited in use to the chosen people, Israel.

\eynov\ in the singular is a general term for nation, applied to any nation, even to the Jews. In the plural it ordinarily denotes all mankind aside from the Jews and in contrast with them, the Gentiles.

\dhmov\ is a people, especially organized and convened together, and exercising their rights as citizens.

\oclov\ is a crowd, an unorganized multitude, especially composed of those who have not the rights and privileges of free citizens.