þeod
þeod is an Old English word that translates to "people," "nation," or "tribe." It carries a strong sense of community and shared identity, often implying a common ancestry, language, or territory. The term was widely used in Anglo-Saxon England and appears frequently in historical texts, legal documents, and poetry of the period.
The concept of þēod encompassed both the broader population of a kingdom and smaller, more localized groups.
In literature, þēod often appears in epic poems like Beowulf, where it emphasizes the solidarity of warriors