villager

noun

vil·​lag·​er ˈvi-li-jər How to pronounce villager (audio)
: an inhabitant of a village

Examples of villager in a Sentence

the villagers have a reputation for being polite and helpful to the tourists
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The villagers followed a traditional diet devoid of antibiotics and other medications. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 In the 1980s, the villagers joined together to restore the buildings, turning one of them into a museum in the hope that visitors may follow. Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 The villagers of Kyzyl Tuu are maintaining a proud tradition. Oscar Espinosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2024 Aside from the usual goals of planting crops, cooking and meeting villagers, Tara will also join a coven and learn more about her magical powers. Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for villager 

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of villager was in 1570

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“Villager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/villager. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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villager

noun
vil·​lag·​er ˈvil-ij-ər How to pronounce villager (audio)
: a person living in a village

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