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villager

[vil-i-jer] / ˈvɪl ɪ dʒər /
NOUN
citizen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inhabitant national resident taxpayer
STRONG
burgher civilian commoner cosmopolite denizen dweller householder occupant settler townsman townsperson townswoman voter
WEAK
John/Jane Q. Public burgess freeman/woman member of body politic member of community naturalized person subject urbanite
Antonyms
STRONG
alien foreigner

Example Sentences

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It also published a video with a man it called a witness, saying he was a local villager from the settlement of Roshchino.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

"I was an untutored villager, with no idea of acting."

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

One says he disguised himself as a villager, hiding his city clothes to avoid detection at a checkpoint.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

Kiripost, an online English language news service, quoted villager Pheng Kimneang as saying a major explosion occurred at about 2:30 p.m., followed by smaller blasts for about another hour.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

"I can help you make a special cover to hide the tub," one villager offered.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin