Villagers: meaning, definitions and examples
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villagers
[ ˈvɪlɪdʒərz ]
small community
Villagers are people who live in a small community, typically in a rural area. They often rely on agriculture or other traditional occupations for their livelihood.
Synonyms
inhabitants, locals, residents
Examples of usage
- Villagers gather at the town square for the weekly market.
- The villagers work together to plant and harvest crops.
- In some villages, the villagers have lived there for generations.
Translations
Translations of the word "villagers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aldeões
🇮🇳 गाँववाले
🇩🇪 Dorfbewohner
🇮🇩 penduduk desa
🇺🇦 селяни
🇵🇱 wieśniacy
🇯🇵 村人
🇫🇷 villageois
🇪🇸 aldeanos
🇹🇷 köylüler
🇰🇷 마을 사람들
🇸🇦 قرويون
🇨🇿 vesničané
🇸🇰 dedinčania
🇨🇳 村民
🇸🇮 vaščani
🇮🇸 þorpsbúar
🇰🇿 ауыл тұрғындары
🇬🇪 სოფლელები
🇦🇿 kənd sakinləri
🇲🇽 aldeanos
Etymology
The term 'villagers' dates back to the Middle Ages when rural communities were the main form of settlement. Villages consisted of small groups of people living together and working the land. Over time, the concept of villagers has evolved to represent a sense of community and tradition in a rural setting.
See also: villager.