Townsfolk Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtaʊnzˌfoʊk

TOWNZ-fohk

UK

tˈaʊnsfəʊk

TOWNZ-fohk

Definition

People who live in a particular town, usually referring to the local residents as a group.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in written or somewhat formal contexts. Refers to all people living in a town, often highlighting community or shared experience. Not commonly used for big cities; 'townsfolk' suggests a smaller place.

• Spanish: vecinos del pueblo - habitantes del pueblo
• Portuguese (BR): habitantes da cidade - moradores da cidade
• Portuguese (PT): habitantes da cidade - moradores da vila
• Chinese (Simplified): 镇民 - 镇上的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 鎮民 - 鎮上的人
• Hindi: शहरवासी
• Arabic: أهالي البلدة - سكان البلدة
• Bengali: স্থানীয় বাসিন্দা - শহরবাসী
• Russian: горожане - жители города
• Japanese: 町の人々 - 町民
• Vietnamese: dân thị trấn - người dân thị trấn
• Korean: 마을 사람들 - 주민들
• Turkish: kasaba halkı - kasabalılar
• Urdu: شہری لوگ - قصبے کے رہائشی
• Indonesian: warga kota - penduduk kota

Example Sentences

The townsfolk gathered in the square.

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Many townsfolk attended the festival.

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The townsfolk were friendly to visitors.

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After the storm, the townsfolk helped each other rebuild.

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Rumors spread quickly among the townsfolk.

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The mayor invited all townsfolk to the meeting to discuss new plans.

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