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as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the townies are dismayed that all the venerable manses around the village green are being bought as vacation homes by rich interlopers
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as in citizen
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
the university board met with an association representing the townies to figure out a solution to the problems created by off-campus parties
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Recent Examples of townie
It was left to the feds to indict her townie cop boyfriend.
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
In the episode's final moments, Clint and several bloodthirsty townies descend upon the Black Spot with guns.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
But that route is full of peril, and no townie is willing to provide them an escort.
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Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2025
Scripted Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
In the episode's final moments, Clint and several bloodthirsty townies descend upon the Black Spot with guns.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
But that route is full of peril, and no townie is willing to provide them an escort.
—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2025
Scripted Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for townie
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The native of Georgia who now calls KC home closed with his own round of 65 to claim runner-up honors just one stroke back.
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The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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In 2019, the Netherlands’ Supreme court handed down the first major legal win for climate activists when judges ruled that protection from the potentially devastating effects of climate change was a human right and that the government has a duty to protect its citizens.
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As rescuers continue to search the rubble for thousands of missing residents, other relief teams are turning their attention to Venezuela’s long-term needs in the aftermath of the earthquakes.
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Outside, residents and guests can enjoy a 10-person hot tub, pool, custom skating rink (and complementary ice skates) and trampoline.
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The 56-year-old was found guilty last year of inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government construction projects, in what was widely seen as one of many legal moves taken by the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet to silence critics.
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Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.
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“Townie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townie. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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