Towndweller
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative spelling of town dweller. alt-of, alternative
"The urban Arab living in Jaffa is relatively less likely than the Arab villager to develop friendly contacts outside the family circle. Villagers tend to spend time with neighbours and friends more than towndwellers whatever their level of education. On the other hand, citydwellers spend more time at the cinema."
Example
More examples"The urban Arab living in Jaffa is relatively less likely than the Arab villager to develop friendly contacts outside the family circle. Villagers tend to spend time with neighbours and friends more than towndwellers whatever their level of education. On the other hand, citydwellers spend more time at the cinema."
Etymology
From town + dweller.
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