noun
townsman
Townsman (noun) means a man who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.
noun
1
A man who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.
2
A resident of a university town, as opposed to a scholar at the university; a townie.
3
Synonym of oppidan (“type of student”).
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Etymology
From Middle English townes-man, from Old English tūnmann, tūnes mann, equivalent to town + -s- + man.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of townsman?
"townsman" (noun) means a man who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.
What are the different meanings of townsman?
"townsman" has 3 main meanings: 1. A man who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town; 2. A resident of a university town, as opposed to a scholar at the university; a townie; 3. Synonym of oppidan (“type of student”).