Townsmen: meaning, definitions and examples
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townsmen
[ ˈtaʊnzmən ]
residents, citizens
Townsmen are individuals who live in a town, particularly those who are regarded as its permanent residents. They often participate in local governance or community activities and are considered key members of their town's social structure.
Synonyms
citizen, inhabitant, local, resident.
Examples of usage
- The townsmen gathered to discuss the upcoming festival.
- Many townsmen voiced their concerns during the town meeting.
- The townsmen have a rich history of cooperation in local affairs.
Translations
Translations of the word "townsmen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cidadãos
🇮🇳 शहरवासी
🇩🇪 Stadtbewohner
🇮🇩 penduduk kota
🇺🇦 міщани
🇵🇱 mieszkańcy miasta
🇯🇵 町民
🇫🇷 citoyens
🇪🇸 ciudadanos
🇹🇷 şehir sakinleri
🇰🇷 시민
🇸🇦 سكان المدينة
🇨🇿 měšťané
🇸🇰 mestania
🇨🇳 市民
🇸🇮 mestni ljudje
🇮🇸 bæringar
🇰🇿 қала тұрғындары
🇬🇪 ქალაქელები
🇦🇿 şəhər sakinləri
🇲🇽 ciudadanos
Etymology
The term 'townsmen' originates from the Middle English word 'townesman', which is a compound of 'town' (meaning a settlement or community) and 'man'. The word 'town' has Old English roots (tūn) meaning an enclosed or fenced area, often for habitation. Over time, 'town' evolved to refer to a populated area larger than a village. 'Men' signifies individuals of the male gender, but in this context, it broadly refers to people or inhabitants of a place. The term has been used historically in various contexts to describe individuals who hold a permanent or significant status within their community, often involved in local governance or economic activities.