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townsfolk Synonyms

Another word for townsfolk

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

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townspeople
Strong
citizens
residents
inhabitants
locals
burghers

Opposites of townsfolk

The opposite of townsfolk shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

countryfolk
outsiders
villagers
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• Nearby Words

townie
townscape
townsendia
townsfolk
township
townsman
townspeople

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Townsfolk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/townsfolk
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