villager

[vil-i-jer]

noun

1. an inhabitant of a village.

ˈvillager

/ ˈvɪlɪdʒə /

noun

1. an inhabitant of a village

adjective

1. backward, unsophisticated, or illiterate

Other Word Forms

• nonvillager noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of villager¹

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

Example Sentences

Crisps, lentils, pasta, milk and meat are among some of the products villagers say are being stocked at a higher price rather than within the value range of products.

From BBC

There are even tales of villagers calling on priests to talk to the spirits of glaciers and get them to move up the mountain.

From BBC

She also established Roots and Shoots, a program aimed at youths in 130 countries, and TACARE, which involves African villagers in sustainable development.

From Los Angeles Times

After he alerted the villagers, police were called in who came and dug out the baby.

From BBC

Last week, Human Rights Watch said jihadist groups had increased attacks in the country since March, summarily killing over 127 villagers and Muslim worshippers.

From BBC

Related Words

• inhabitant 
• national 
• resident 
• taxpayer