villager

noun

vil·​lag·​er ˈvi-li-jər How to pronounce villager (audio)
Synonyms of villagernext
: an inhabitant of a village

Examples of villager in a Sentence

the villagers have a reputation for being polite and helpful to the tourists
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Benue has been a hot spot for armed violence in Nigeria's northern region where armed gangs often target remote villagers and travelers with violent killings and kidnapping for ransom. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Environmental authorities in Colombia say the mammals pose a threat to villagers who have encountered them in farms and rivers. CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Environmental authorities in Colombia say the large mammals pose a threat to villagers who have encountered them in farms and rivers. Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 The villagers call upon Hein and various other witnesses to recall past events, but each one seems to have a drastically different perspective. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for villager

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of villager was in 1570

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“Villager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/villager. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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villager

noun
vil·​lag·​er ˈvil-ij-ər How to pronounce villager (audio)
: a person living in a village

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