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townspeople Synonyms

Another word for townspeople

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• noun (Context 1)

The inhabitants or residents of a particular town or city, especially as contrasted with residents of rural areas or members of a local university.

Usage Example

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

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townsfolk
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citizens
residents
inhabitants
locals
burghers

Opposites of townspeople

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

countryfolk
villagers
outsiders
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• Nearby Words

townsfolk
township
townsman
townspeople
townswoman
towpath
towrope

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