Definition

A man who lives in a town and is part of that community.

Example

The townsman greeted the visitors with a warm smile.

Conversation

Have you met the new townsman in the neighborhood?

No, I haven't! What's he like?

He's really friendly and knows a lot about our townsman history.

That sounds great! I should introduce myself next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Townsman** → It is formed from "town" (from Old English *tun*, meaning an enclosed place or settlement) and "-sman" (meaning a man or person). A townsman is a person who lives in a town or settlement.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'town' as an enclosed place where people live, and '-sman' means a person. So, a townsman is simply a person who resides in that enclosed place.

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