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- [tounz-fohk]
- /ˈtaʊnzˌfoʊk/
- /ˈtaʊnzˌpiː.pl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tounz-fohk]
- /ˈtaʊnzˌfoʊk/
Definitions of townsfolk word
- noun townsfolk citizens, local people 1
- noun plural townsfolk The townsfolk of a town or city are the people who live there. 0
- abbreviation TOWNSFOLK townspeople 0
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Origin of townsfolk
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; town + 's1 + folk
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Parts of speech for Townsfolk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
townsfolk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for townsfolk
noun townsfolk
- citizens — a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien).
See also
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