Townsfolk (Noun)
Meaning
The people living in a municipality smaller than a city; "the whole town cheered the team".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The townsfolk gathered in the town square to celebrate the annual fair.
- Rumors spread quickly among the townsfolk, and soon everyone was talking about the new business opening on Main Street.
- In many small villages, the townsfolk share a strong sense of community and look out for one another.
- The townsfolk were fiercely proud of their local sports team, which had made it to the state championships.
- As the tourists arrived, the townsfolk welcomed them with open arms and offered to share their knowledge of the local history and culture.