This is the 3397th most frequent Dutch word.
lieden
"People" or "individuals" (plural form, formal/archaic).
Here "lieden" is used to refer to a group or crowd of people collectively.
De lieden in de stad waren druk bezig met feestvoorbereidingen.
The people in the city were busy with festival preparations.
In this sentence, "lieden" indicates a specific group of people characterized by their anger.
De boze lieden hadden zich verzameld bij het plein.
The angry people had gathered at the square.
Here, "lieden" is used to describe people involved in a formal or group activity.