noun
Etymology
Origin of townspeople
Example Sentences
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Both feel socially ill at ease up against “the townspeople of Pennacook,” another refrain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
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 • Sep. 4, 2025
The townspeople, mostly parish leaders and local businesspeople, sat down for lunch, which was catered and free.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025
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 • Jan. 22, 2025
I found myself stumbling along a muddy lane behind the shops that serve the wealthiest townspeople.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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