peoplehood

[ pee-puhl-hood ]

noun

1. the state or condition of being a people. person.
2. the consciousness of certain beliefs or characteristics that make one part of a people; person; sense of belonging to a people. person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peoplehood¹

First recorded in 1905–10; people + -hood

Example Sentences

That sentiment has persisted: Earlier this year, commentator Josh Hammer tweeted, “If you are a Jew who takes your Jewishness even remotely seriously—not even necessarily meaning Torah and mitzvot, but simply your relationship to the Jewish nation and peoplehood—then you simply cannot vote Democrat at this point in American history. It’s really that simple.”

From Slate

“It erases Jewish peoplehood and perpetuates myths of Jewish whiteness, power, and that racism against Jews is not a major issue or that it’s a thing of the past.”

From New York Times

But even in the most trying of times, we celebrate Israel’s continuous striving to reconcile peoplehood and politics — Jewish identity and liberal democracy.

From Seattle Times

When the camp opens, each child gets a booklet called Passport to Peoplehood, with questions about their nationality, ethnicity and favorite foods.

From Seattle Times

Peoplehood is in beta mode but will launch its digital offering and in-person bricks-and-mortar New York location in late February.

From Los Angeles Times