Definition

A person who lives in a town, often used to describe someone who is not familiar with rural or country life.

Example

The townee found it difficult to adapt to the slower pace of life in the countryside.

Conversation

Have you met that new guy in town?

Yeah, he seems like a real townee with his flashy clothes.

I thought so too; he doesn't seem used to small-town life.

Definitely, he stands out a lot around here.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Townee → The word originates from the combination of 'town' (from Old English *tun*, meaning an enclosed place or settlement) and the suffix '-ee' (meaning a person associated with). A 'townee' refers to a person who is associated with or lives in a town.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'associated with' ('-ee') a 'town' — that's why a townee is a person from a town.

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