villager

noun

vil·​lag·​er ˈvi-li-jər 

: an inhabitant of a village

Synonyms of villager

• citizen
• resident

Examples of villager in a Sentence

the villagers have a reputation for being polite and helpful to the tourists

Recent Examples on the Web

The villagers were allowed to return home late Monday afternoon, though a cordon remained around the three vehicles, police said. — Alastair Grant, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

The cause of the accident was unclear, as villagers searched the lake and recovered bodies. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Sawa, the Dorohusk mayor, said villagers typically live in individual homes with basements and that is the obvious place to hide in case of air threats. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Krux may be about the end of times, but these were dark times to begin with, and the film leaves us hopeful that some of the villagers will find their way back to the light. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

villager

noun

vil·​lag·​er ˈvil-ij-ər 

: a person living in a village