villagers

word · lemma: villager

/ˈvɪɫɪdʒɝz/
VI-luh-juhz
/vˈɪlɪdʒəz/
VI-luh-juhz

Definition

People who live in a village. They are typically part of a small rural community.

Usage & Nuances

'Villagers' always refers to people from a village, never city or town. Often used in stories, news, or when discussing rural life. Collocates: 'the villagers gathered', 'local villagers', 'villagers complained'. Not slang or informal.

Example Sentences

The villagers built a new well for water.

basic

Many villagers work in the fields.

basic

The festival is very important to the villagers.

basic

The villagers gathered in the square to discuss the storm damage.

natural

Some villagers have never traveled outside their village.

natural

The mayor promised the villagers better roads next year.

natural