townsfolk
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of townsfolk
Example Sentences
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He says what his fellow townsfolk were thinking but were too afraid to utter themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
In its famous showstopper, “Ya Got Trouble,” con man Harold Hill warns the River City townsfolk about supposed dens of immorality, and the children notice Matty in the crowd, holding a bundle.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025
After the thirtieth consecutive month without rain, the townsfolk of San Francisco de Conchos in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua gather to plead for divine intervention.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
But if you call townsfolk low-down, they won’t take it as an insult.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024
At this point my fear of getting caught is a faraway thing, I’m more keen on solving the mystery of the angry townsfolk than anything else.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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