This is the 1004th most frequent German word.
gesichter
"Gesichter" means "faces" in English.
The word 'Gesichter' here is used as the plural form of 'Gesicht', meaning 'faces' in English.
Die Gesichter der Kinder strahlten vor Freude.
The faces of the children beamed with joy.
In this sentence, 'Gesichter' again refers to physical faces, indicating where the masks applied.
Die Masken verdeckten die Gesichter der Schauspieler.
The masks concealed the faces of the actors.
Here 'Gesichter' is metaphorically used to describe different aspects or characteristics of the city, a more abstract usage of the term 'Gesichter'.