as in citizen
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
the villagers have a reputation for being polite and helpful to the tourists
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Recent Examples of villager
It was still used to store whale meat and blubber for the villagers.
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Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Its community kiosks dispense safe drinking water for a small fee, yet months after installation only a small percentage of villagers used them.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Things take a turn when jealous villagers begin to resent the resourceful Colman.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
As the villagers turn against their growing sisterhood, Kellou must stand up for Aya and face the hostility of her own people, while fighting for their freedom.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
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Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Its community kiosks dispense safe drinking water for a small fee, yet months after installation only a small percentage of villagers used them.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Things take a turn when jealous villagers begin to resent the resourceful Colman.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
As the villagers turn against their growing sisterhood, Kellou must stand up for Aya and face the hostility of her own people, while fighting for their freedom.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for villager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villager
Noun
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Keogh said that access is a security worry because people in the indictment include citizens of communist China, an American rival.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Valparaíso colorful houses and civic buildings reflect the diversity of its residents—an international mix of merchants and sailors has occupied the town for hundreds of years.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders often do their best to preserve open space and defray the costs that new residents and businesses will inevitably bring.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Villager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villager. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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