No. 725 in Greek

λαός

"Λαός" means "people" or "nation."

In a sentence

Ο λαός αποφάσισε να εκλέξει νέα κυβέρνηση.
The people decided to elect a new government.
In this context, 'λαός' refers to the citizens of a country collectively, emphasizing their role in the democratic process.
Ο Ιησούς μιλούσε στον λαό με παραβολές.
Jesus spoke to the people using parables.
Here, 'λαός' signifies a group of individuals present, specifically referring to an audience or crowd addressed by someone.
Οι λαοί της Ευρώπης έχουν πλούσια ιστορία.
The peoples of Europe have a rich history.
In this sentence, 'λαοί' refers to different ethnic or cultural groups within a larger geographical region, indicating diversity among populations.

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