Townsman Definition & Meaning

townsman
noun
  1. a person from the same town as yourself; "a fellow townsman"
  2. a resident of a town or city

"Townsman" in song lyrics

See how townsman is used in real songs:

  • "the wellesley townsman"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "townsman"

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