Townspeople: meaning, definitions and examples
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townspeople
[ หtaสnspipl ]
community members
Townspeople refers to the residents or inhabitants of a town. They collectively form the community and play a vital role in the town's social, economic, and cultural life. The term encompasses a diverse group of individuals, including families, workers, and various local organizations. Townspeople often engage in communal activities and contribute to decisions affecting their locality. Their opinions and participation are essential for fostering a sense of belonging and maintaining the town's identity.
Synonyms
citizens, inhabitants, locals, residents.
Examples of usage
- The townspeople gathered for the annual festival.
- Townspeople voiced their concerns during the town meeting.
- Many townspeople volunteered to clean up the park.
- The townspeople celebrated their rich history together.
Translations
Translations of the word "townspeople" in other languages:
๐ต๐น moradores
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคเคฐเคตเคพเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Stadtbewohner
๐ฎ๐ฉ penduduk kota
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะฐะฝะธ
๐ต๐ฑ mieszkaลcy miasta
๐ฏ๐ต ็บไบบ
๐ซ๐ท habitants de la ville
๐ช๐ธ habitantes de la ciudad
๐น๐ท kent sakinleri
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ์ฃผ๋ฏผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุงู ุงูู ุฏููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ obyvatelรฉ mฤsta
๐ธ๐ฐ obyvatelia mesta
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ๅฑ ๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mestni prebivalci
๐ฎ๐ธ bรฆjarbรบar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปะฐ ัาฑัาัะฝะดะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแฅแแก แแชแฎแแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษhษr sakinlษri
๐ฒ๐ฝ habitantes de la ciudad
Etymology
The term 'townspeople' originated in Middle English, derived from 'town' and 'people'. The word 'town' comes from the Old English 'tun', meaning an enclosure or a settlement. Historically, towns emerged as centers of trade and culture, attracting groups of people who settled together. As urbanization progressed, towns became key sites for social interaction, governance, and employment. The addition of 'people' emphasizes the notion of community. Over time, 'townspeople' has come to denote not just the residents of a town but also their collective identity and social obligations. This term reflects the dynamics of life in communal settings, illustrating the shared experiences and distinct cultures found in towns throughout history.