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
In the Himalayas of Ladakh, India, a group of rural villagers runs a homestay-meets-stargazing package known as Astrostays.
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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
Police and villagers who reached the wreckage pulled out the injured and helped transport them in ambulances to local hospitals for treatment.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The villagers start blaming the recluse ‘witch’ of the village who is known to practice black magic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
The truck bears sacks of grain, marked as gifts from the United States, and the villagers press the bearers for their portion.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Of course, the arrival of a gay son, working as a fashion designer, who upends family and village traditions once the news leaks among the villagers, leads to tensions and is being used by a tribal elder to try and push Ngwato’s dad, Lesiba, out of his leadership role.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
Police and villagers who reached the wreckage pulled out the injured and helped transport them in ambulances to local hospitals for treatment.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The villagers start blaming the recluse ‘witch’ of the village who is known to practice black magic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
The truck bears sacks of grain, marked as gifts from the United States, and the villagers press the bearers for their portion.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Of course, the arrival of a gay son, working as a fashion designer, who upends family and village traditions once the news leaks among the villagers, leads to tensions and is being used by a tribal elder to try and push Ngwato’s dad, Lesiba, out of his leadership role.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villagers
Noun
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Those of us who are worried about the morality of our fellow citizens won't restore this nation's better angels by holding on to our cynicism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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In December 2025, the White House issued a proclamation fully restricting and limiting the entry of citizens of 12 countries, including Iran.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the developers described the plan, residents began asking other questions, often interrupting.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Officials are warning residents to stay out of the sun and watch for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Villagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villagers. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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