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Definition of townfolk

townfolk

/ˈtaʊn.foʊk/
town · folk
Plural:townfolk
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• noun

1

The people who live in a particular town or in towns generally, especially as distinct from people living in the countryside.

Example

"The local townfolk gathered in the central square to celebrate the annual harvest festival."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Townfolk' is a less common variant of 'townsfolk', and like 'folk', it is treated as a plural collective noun that takes a plural verb.

• Nearby Words

towhee
towline
town
townfolk
townhome
townhouse
townie

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Townfolk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/townfolk
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