villager

noun

vil·​lag·​er ˈvi-li-jər 

: an inhabitant of a village

Synonyms of villager

• citizen
• resident

Examples of villager in a Sentence

the villagers have a reputation for being polite and helpful to the tourists

Recent Examples on the Web

Sea turtles now nest on the secluded sandy beach that’s for all intents and purposes private, save for villagers occasionally visiting the small oceanfront temple for ceremonies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

The villagers were allowed to return home late Monday afternoon, though a cordon remained around the three vehicles, police said. — Alastair Grant, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

The cause of the accident was unclear, as villagers searched the lake and recovered bodies. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Sawa, the Dorohusk mayor, said villagers typically live in individual homes with basements and that is the obvious place to hide in case of air threats. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

villager

noun

vil·​lag·​er ˈvil-ij-ər 

: a person living in a village