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
The other villagers — mostly women and children — sit just beyond the sandbag perimeter, under the shade of some trees, spreading more cassava on bamboo trays in preparation for drying.
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Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The torches reference a story in Kurdish mythology in which a courageous blacksmith assembles an army of villagers and kills a murderous king — signaling with the mountain-top flames that the Kurds are free.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
As tension erupts between Jewish settlers and Palestinian rebels, the British police and Army enforce an indiscriminate crackdown on Arab villagers, confiscating their land, enforcing curfews, limiting travel, and beating and arresting any who resist.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to massive success six years ago today amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is also pleased with how many new villagers have moved in amid the major launch.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
These moving leaves are chased by male villagers to the soundtrack of maracas and a pulsing drum.
—Georgina Lawton, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
When a mysterious beast washes ashore, the villagers abandon him, and he is left with only a manipulative outcast by his side.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
In the Himalayas of Ladakh, India, a group of rural villagers runs a homestay-meets-stargazing package known as Astrostays.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Cartels there have escalated their use of violence, using drone bombs to target not only their enemies and military convoys but also have used them to drive villagers from their homes.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The torches reference a story in Kurdish mythology in which a courageous blacksmith assembles an army of villagers and kills a murderous king — signaling with the mountain-top flames that the Kurds are free.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
As tension erupts between Jewish settlers and Palestinian rebels, the British police and Army enforce an indiscriminate crackdown on Arab villagers, confiscating their land, enforcing curfews, limiting travel, and beating and arresting any who resist.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to massive success six years ago today amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is also pleased with how many new villagers have moved in amid the major launch.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
These moving leaves are chased by male villagers to the soundtrack of maracas and a pulsing drum.
—Georgina Lawton, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
When a mysterious beast washes ashore, the villagers abandon him, and he is left with only a manipulative outcast by his side.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
In the Himalayas of Ladakh, India, a group of rural villagers runs a homestay-meets-stargazing package known as Astrostays.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Cartels there have escalated their use of violence, using drone bombs to target not only their enemies and military convoys but also have used them to drive villagers from their homes.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villagers
Noun
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Such leaders help form better citizens, stronger communities, and a nation worthy of its heritage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Kansas adopted a similar law in 2013 that saw nearly 31,000 citizens prevented from registering to vote.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The company also plans to offer cheaper rides for all users and a discount for Denver residents.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Depending on the number of bedrooms, residents pay a monthly rent of between $1,200 to $1,900 as well as their utility bills.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Villagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villagers. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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