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What is the difference between people and persons?

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Many usage guides over the years have suggested that there is a clear distinction between these two words; people is used when referring to a collective group or indeterminate number, and persons serves better when referring to individuals (or a number of individuals).

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The word people is used in the general context while the word persons are used most often in formal contexts.

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