One people, several peoples. "People" is not only the plural of person... it carries several meanings, in this context : "The entire body of persons who consti

One people, several peoples. "People" is not only the plural of person... it carries several meanings, in this context : "The entire body of persons who constitute a community, tribe, nation, or other group by virtue of a common culture, history, religion, or the like: the people of Australia; the Jewish people." From http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/people http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/people