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villager

American  
[vil-i-jer] / ˈvɪl ɪ dʒər /

noun

  1. an inhabitant of a village.

villager British  
/ ˈvɪlɪdʒə /

noun

  1. an inhabitant of a village

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adjective

  1. backward, unsophisticated, or illiterate

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Other Word Forms

  • nonvillager noun

Etymology

Origin of villager

First recorded in 1560–70; village + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Indonesian villager Supriyanto is visibly frustrated as he discusses the sprawling coal power plant emitting white plumes of smoke over his small fishing community.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

In desperation, Bishar Mohamed, no relation to the first villager, travelled more than 150 kilometres with his herd of 170 goats in search of pasture.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

"We are sorry," a breathless villager tells the vet.

From BBC • May 17, 2024

A villager living nearby told The Associated Press on Sunday that he trembled after hearing the blast because he had never before experienced such a loud explosion.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

It was enough to pay a villager of Nottaway to travel with her—to ensure no wolves made off with the horse or his brother's remains—and to pay off the coachman when finally he awoke.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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