Etymology · Proto-Italic
*poplos
3 English words descend from Proto-Italic *poplos, most common first.
- peoplePersons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
- publicAble to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view.
- publicanThe landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).