oameni

Oameni is a Romanian plural noun meaning "people" or "persons." It is the plural form of om, a masculine noun that denotes a human being. Oameni can refer to humans in general or to a group of individuals. The indefinite plural is oameni, while the definite plural is oamenii, used when referring to “the people” or “the men” in a specific context. The corresponding singular forms are om (indefinite) and omul (definite).

Etymology and grammar: Oameni derives from the Latin homo, and through the evolution of Romanian it became om in the singular and oameni in the plural. The definite plural oamenii is formed with the article suffix -ii, as in oamenii meaning “the people” or “the men.”

Usage: Oameni is used widely to talk about humans in general or about groups. It can combine with adjectives to describe types of people, such as oameni buni (good people), oameni de știință (scientists), or oameni simpli (ordinary people). The definite form oamenii is used when a specific group is meant, for example, Oamenii au plecat (The people left) or Oamenii de știință au fost invitați (The scientists were invited).

See also: om, omul, oamenii. Notes: The term reflects Romanian usage of om as the basic unit for a person, with oameni functioning as the common plural for human beings. In cultural and political contexts, oamenii can also be used in expressions like “the people” to denote citizens or a population.