Townspeople

/ˈtaʊnzˌpiːpəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The people who live in a particular town.

The townspeople gathered in the square to celebrate the annual festival.

Inhabitants or residents of a town, typically considered collectively.

After the storm, the townspeople worked together to rebuild their community.

Members of a town, often referring to their common interests or identity.

The townspeople voiced their concerns during the town hall meeting on local issues.

The word 'townspeople' is derived from the combination of 'town' and 'people', referring to the inhabitants of a specific locality.

townspeople's meeting

A gathering of the residents of a town to discuss local issues.

the town's people

Referring to the collective inhabitants of a town.

the people's voice

The opinion or sentiment of the residents of a town.

town

A human settlement smaller than a city.

community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

citizenship

The status of being a member of a particular town or state.

The folks in town

The folks in town were excited about the new café opening.

Townies

The townies always know what's happening around the area.