as in citizens
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 villagers
Stritt said that relations with villagers have improved.
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Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The quake also triggered a landslide in Glan, a municipality in the province of Sarangani, that killed 13 villagers, Rene Punzalan, a provincial disaster-mitigation official, told the DZBB radio network.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players – from delivery drivers to villagers – now playing in packed stadiums back home in a rare sign, some believe, that the Beautiful Game may finally be taking root in the nation.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that blocked their way out.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The rescue operations began when seven villagers searching for gold in the central Laotian province of Xaisomboun became stranded in the cave on May 20.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Isaji also mentioned the possibility that the two missing villagers are not in the cave at all, since they were said to have moved separately from the five others.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Those performances are tourist events geared toward the public, as villagers march during the daytime along the town’s main road.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
So the Carter Center has worked with African and Asian health agencies to change how rural villagers live daily life by offering education about how the disease spreads and how to prevent it, providing water filters to those in need and using larvicides to control outbreaks.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The quake also triggered a landslide in Glan, a municipality in the province of Sarangani, that killed 13 villagers, Rene Punzalan, a provincial disaster-mitigation official, told the DZBB radio network.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players – from delivery drivers to villagers – now playing in packed stadiums back home in a rare sign, some believe, that the Beautiful Game may finally be taking root in the nation.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that blocked their way out.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The rescue operations began when seven villagers searching for gold in the central Laotian province of Xaisomboun became stranded in the cave on May 20.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Isaji also mentioned the possibility that the two missing villagers are not in the cave at all, since they were said to have moved separately from the five others.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Those performances are tourist events geared toward the public, as villagers march during the daytime along the town’s main road.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
So the Carter Center has worked with African and Asian health agencies to change how rural villagers live daily life by offering education about how the disease spreads and how to prevent it, providing water filters to those in need and using larvicides to control outbreaks.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villagers
Noun
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Analysts say not enough is being done by the government to protect its citizens, despite promises by President Bola Tinubu to curb the crisis.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The fair’s ceremony—usually with around 50 new citizens—feels especially intimate.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Dozens of residents spoke out for and against the redesign of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, where there are currently two beloved basketball courts, at the city commission meeting Tuesday night.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Because the commentary occurred during the public comment portion of the council meeting, and since the incident was not on the agenda, council members did not respond to any of the residents comments or questions.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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“Villagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villagers. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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