townsfolk

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/

Definition

The residents or inhabitants of a particular town, especially when viewed as a collective group.

Examples

• The local townsfolk were wary of the stranger who arrived on the midnight train.

• A sudden storm forced the townsfolk to seek shelter inside the community hall.

• The mayor addressed the gathered townsfolk regarding the new park construction.

Synonyms of townsfolk

Words with a similar meaning to townsfolk:

• people
• residents
• inhabitants
• citizenry

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