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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
Over the course of their military demonstration, Roper’s men kill wandering father and son villagers, and Pine kills Corky in a violent fight, setting him up as an inside leak to keep his ruse alive.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
That includes a deep dive into the traditions of local villagers and observing wildlife up close.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
My father said one of the three was built by my grandfather with the help of the villagers.
—Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, oil blew out of its well in a massive eruption that towered 200 feet in the air and sprayed the fearful villagers of La Rosa.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
But he was assigned as an advisor to the director of Strategic Communications, and his job was to go to various parts of the country where collateral damage had happened, and deal with the villagers and the people there.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
As the villagers turn against their budding friendship, Kellou must stand up for Aya and face the hostility of her own people, while fighting to hold on to her freedom.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Our setting is 13th-century England and our subject a mysterious creature who stalks the foggy countryside, ready to pounce on errant villagers.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Instead of kicking down doors and catching bad guys, Sergeant Angel finds himself in the charming village of Sandford, where the crime rate is nonexistent — but, somehow, the villagers keep winding up dead.
—Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
That includes a deep dive into the traditions of local villagers and observing wildlife up close.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
My father said one of the three was built by my grandfather with the help of the villagers.
—Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, oil blew out of its well in a massive eruption that towered 200 feet in the air and sprayed the fearful villagers of La Rosa.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
But he was assigned as an advisor to the director of Strategic Communications, and his job was to go to various parts of the country where collateral damage had happened, and deal with the villagers and the people there.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
As the villagers turn against their budding friendship, Kellou must stand up for Aya and face the hostility of her own people, while fighting to hold on to her freedom.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Our setting is 13th-century England and our subject a mysterious creature who stalks the foggy countryside, ready to pounce on errant villagers.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Instead of kicking down doors and catching bad guys, Sergeant Angel finds himself in the charming village of Sandford, where the crime rate is nonexistent — but, somehow, the villagers keep winding up dead.
—Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villagers
Noun
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McCain had known the Clutters, and was familiar with leading citizens of Garden City, the nearest big town to Holcomb.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last month, the building went into foreclosure, and residents were forced to move out of the building by court orders, despite pleas for more time.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The county is statutorily obligated to pay for the representation of Moody and Nobles, but many of the residents who spoke at the commissioners court meeting asked the county to settle the case so the Johnson family may find peace.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Villagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villagers. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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