ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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