Definition

A woman who lives in a town or city.

Example

The townswoman organized a community event to bring everyone together.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new townswoman who opened a bakery?

Yes! I've heard her pastries are amazing.

I can't wait to try them; it's nice to have a fellow townswoman contributing to the community.

Absolutely! We should go support her this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Townsman** → It is formed from "town" (from Old English *tun*, meaning an enclosed place or settlement) and "woman" (from Old English *wīfman*, meaning female human). The word "townswoman" refers to a woman who resides in a town or settlement.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'town' as a place where people live and 'woman' as a female person — a townswoman is simply a woman who lives in that place.

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