Townsman

Pronunciation: /ˈtaʊnzmən/

Townsman (noun)

  1. A man who lives in a town, especially when compared with people from villages or the countryside.
  2. A person who belongs to a town as a citizen, often used in discussions about local government or history.
  3. A person from the same town, used to show shared identity with other local residents.

Examples

  • A townsman arrived early to help with the repairs.
  • The townsman spoke politely to everyone at the market.