townsfolk

plural noun

towns·​folk ˈtau̇nz-ˌfōk How to pronounce townsfolk (audio)
Synonyms of townsfolknext
: townspeople

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The day before that, townsfolk had torched an isolation unit. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026 The mural greeted hundreds of students just back from summer break, and townsfolk dropped by to see what all the talk was about. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 My guess is that some kind of factions form, with some townsfolk taking Jade/Tabitha’s side and some opposing. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 In northern Bavaria sits Bamberg, a charming place with a beer story that dates to a medieval cleric who ordered townsfolk be given a free brew on the day of his death. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for townsfolk

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First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of townsfolk was in 1592

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“Townsfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/townsfolk. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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