There are several synonyms that can be used in place of "a people." One synonym is "a nation," which refers to a group of people who share a common culture, history, and language and are united by a political entity. Another synonym is "a community," which refers to a group of people who live in the same area and share common interests, beliefs, or goals. "A tribe" is another synonym, which refers to a group of people who share a common ancestry, history, and culture, and often live in a particular geographic area. Other synonyms for "a people" include "a race," "an ethnicity," and "a population".