This is the 13856th most frequent German word.
etlichen
"Etlichen" means "several" or "quite a few" in English.
The word 'etlichen' is used as an indefinite pronoun modifying 'Leuten', meaning 'quite a few' individuals.
Es gibt etlichen Leuten, denen diese Idee gefällt.
There are quite a few people who like this idea.
Here, 'etlichen' modifies 'wichtige Informationen', emphasizing a notable quantity.
Das Buch enthält etlichen wichtige Informationen.
The book contains quite a few important pieces of information.
The word 'etlichen' in this sentence provides a sense of abundance or diversity regarding 'Städten'.