villager
VIH-lihd-zhuh
Villager (noun) means someone who lives in, or comes from, a village. Example: “The villagers gathered at the town hall to discuss the new road.”
noun
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Someone who lives in, or comes from, a village.
"The villagers gathered at the town hall to discuss the new road."
"A local villager showed us the way to the ruins."
How to use villager
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who lives in a village.
Common pairings
local villagers
a fellow villager
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Word forms
- Plural
- villagers
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Etymology
From village + the agent suffix -er.
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What does “villager” mean?
The word “villager” means someone who lives in, or comes from, a village. In plain terms, a person who lives in a village.
How do you pronounce “villager”?
“Villager” is pronounced VIH-lihd-zhuh (/ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “villager” in a sentence?
Here is “villager” used in a sentence: “The villagers gathered at the town hall to discuss the new road.”
What part of speech is “villager”?
“Villager” is a noun.
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