Which should you use, people’s or peoples’? People is a plural noun used to refer to persons in
general. The possessive of people is
people’s. People is also a group noun
meaning all the men, women and children who live in a particular
country. The plural of people is
peoples; the possessive of peoples is
peoples’.
Incorrect: |
She is always concerned about other
peoples’ feelings. |
Correct: |
She is always concerned about other
people’s feelings. |