as in citizens
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
thousands of townsmen turned out to vote on the school budget
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The award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The economy is tanking and insecurity spreading amid rising violence by extremist settlers and measures Israel says are meant to protect its citizens but which Palestinians say curb their movement.—
Fadwa Hodali,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Monday people fled southern Lebanon after Israel launched multiple strikes and Jerusalem warned villagers there to evacuate.—
BRIAN MELLEY,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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The villagers reveal more about their lives, with sweet romantic scenes and poignant moments unfolding around the town.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Townsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townsmen. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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