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Definition of townsfolk

townsfolk

/ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
towns · folk
Plural:townsfolk
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townsfolk Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The people who live in a particular town or city, considered collectively, especially in contrast to rural inhabitants.

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Townsfolk' is a collective plural noun that takes a plural verb (e.g., 'the townsfolk were gathered') and does not use a singular form.

• Nearby Words

townie
townscape
townsendia
townsfolk
township
townsman
townspeople

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'town' (from Old English 'tūn', meaning enclosure or village) and 'folk' (from Old English 'folc', meaning people or tribe).

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