noun
townsfolk
Townsfolk (noun) means the ordinary people who live in a particular town. Example: “The townsfolk gathered in the square to hear the mayor's announcement.”
noun
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The ordinary people who live in a particular town.
"The townsfolk gathered in the square to hear the mayor's announcement."
"Most of the townsfolk still remember the flood of 1987."
How to use townsfolk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe regular people living in a town, as a group — often used with a slightly old-fashioned or storytelling feel.
Common pairings
local townsfolk
the townsfolk gathered
ordinary townsfolk
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Etymology
From town + folk, describing the everyday residents of a town as a collective.
Synonyms
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town
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Frequently asked questions
What does “townsfolk” mean?
The word “townsfolk” means the ordinary people who live in a particular town. In plain terms, the regular people living in a town, as a group — often used with a slightly old-fashioned or storytelling feel.
How do you use “townsfolk” in a sentence?
Here is “townsfolk” used in a sentence: “The townsfolk gathered in the square to hear the mayor's announcement.”
What part of speech is “townsfolk”?
“Townsfolk” is a noun.
What is the meaning of townsfolk?
"townsfolk" (noun) means the ordinary people who live in a particular town.
