TOWNSMEN Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

townsmen

noun

plural of townsman

as in citizens

a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis thousands of townsmen turned out to vote on the school budget

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Both homeowners and farmers can benefit from the work, and all citizens benefit from a stronger food system and water management program.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Dangelo Rafael Jean Caraballo, 25, and Sneider Mejia Bautista, 24, both Dominican citizens, are accused of stabbing off-duty NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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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

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