People’s is the plural possessive of the word person. E.g., “People’s lives are more difficult due to austerity.” Furthermore, the term peoples’ can be correct to refer to groups of people possessing things, but it is not common. E.g., “The government neglected the indigenous peoples’ demands.”

This is the possessive form of the plural noun 'people'. Use 'people's' when indicating possession by a group of individuals. For example, 'The people's choice' or 'The people's rights'. The people's voice must be heard. This is the people's decision. The people's opinions matter.

Even though “people” sounds plural (and it is when used alone), “people’s” refers to the belongings or qualities of a group considered as a whole. It’s like saying “the citizens’ rights” but for any group of people, not just citizens. The people’s choice is clear in this election.

The following examples will help students understand the words ‘people’ and ‘peoples’ quite clearly. Peoples – The peoples of the neighbouring islands have lived in harmony for years. (noun) People – The people of India follow different religions and live peacefully. (noun)

Here are some examples to help you understand the usage of 'people' and 'peoples' better. Peoples – The peoples of the Amazon rainforest have unique traditions and customs. (noun) People – The people of Japan are known for their discipline and punctuality. (noun)