Singular: person Plural: people That simple :) Persons (plural) is a very formal word. We only use it in rather legalistic contexts: - Any person or persons found in possession of illegal substances will be prosecuted.

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Persons = individuals. We typically use "people". We only use "persons" in a legal or contractual sense.

Yes and no. The correct word would be people or passengers. But persons could be used