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Definition of sheeple

sheeple

/ˈʃiː.pəl/
sheep · le
Plural:sheeple
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• noun

1

People compared to sheep in being docile, foolish, or easily led and manipulated as a group (used as a derogatory plural noun).

Example

"The commentator dismissed the uncritical consumers who lined up overnight for the overpriced gadget as gullible sheeple."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Sheeple" is an exclusively derogatory slang term used in the plural (a pluralia tantum noun) to mock perceived conformity or gullibility, often in political or conspiracy-minded discourse.

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• Nearby Words

sheepish
sheepishly
sheepishness
sheeple
sheeplike
sheepshead
sheepskin

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-1940s, the word is a portmanteau blending "sheep" and "people" to highlight passive herd behavior.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sheeple. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sheeple
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