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People, Nation.
See Definition for laos { [G2992]}
See Definition for ethnos { [G1484]}
See Definition for demos { [G1218]}
See Definition for ochlos { [G3793]}

laos is a word which is usually limited in use to the chosen people,
Israel.

ethnos in the singular is a general term for nation, applied to any
nation, even to the Jews. In the plural it ordinarily denotes all
mankind aside from the Jews and in contrast with them, the Gentiles.

demos is a people, especially organized and convened together, and
exercising their rights as citizens.

ochlos is a crowd, an unorganized multitude, especially composed
of those who have not the rights and privileges of free citizens.