Townspeople
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtaʊnzˌpipəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Townspeople is a noun meaning plural of townsperson.
Meaning
plural of townsperson.
Example Sentences
Quite a crowd of townspeople turned out to see the train start, and several pressmen were busily engaged in taking notes and photographs.
The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe. He was kept away from the smouldering crater where his engine had been, and taken to hospital.
Synonyms for townspeople
Depending on context, synonyms include townfolk, villagers, town, townsfolk.
Antonyms for townspeople
Common opposites include countryfolk, bumpkins, hicks.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include town, townsfolk, population, village, villager, residents.
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