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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

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  • "the wellesley townsman"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "townsman"

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Frequently asked questions

What does townsman mean?
a person from the same town as yourself; "a fellow townsman" a resident of a town or city
What part of speech is townsman?
Townsman is a noun.
How many definitions does townsman have?
Townsman has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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