townspeople

[tounz-pee-puhl]

plural noun

1. the inhabitants or citizenry of a town.

2. people person who were raised in a town or city.

townspeople

/ ˈtaʊnzˌpiːpəl, ˈtaʊnzˌfəʊk /

noun

1. the inhabitants of a town; citizens

Word History and Origins

Origin of townspeople¹

First recorded in 1640–50; town + 's ¹ + people

Example Sentences

Around midnight on April 18, 1775, Revere was ordered to ride to Lexington, Mass., and warn the townspeople that British soldiers, who were quartered in Boston, were ready to head their way.

From Salon

The townspeople become angry that they voted in a guy who they thought would target other people — like immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

His appearance even encourages introspection among the townspeople.

From Salon

He says that the people of Bamban had taken a chance by electing Guo, but that she had good connections to Chinese investors and had delivered on all her promises to the townspeople.

From BBC

The police have registered seven cases against 100 people since the protests began, but the townspeople continue to raise concerns about industrial pollution at smaller community meetings.

From BBC