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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of townsfolk. plural, plural-only

   "To his townfolk Mr. Majaw is either a hero or a hardhead."

Synonyms

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townspeoplebourgeoisburghercity dwellercity slickersuburbanite

Example

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"To his townfolk Mr. Majaw is either a hero or a hardhead."

Etymology

From Middle English tunfolk, equivalent to town + folk.

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