townspeople - Master This Word
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townspeople Word Meanings
- the people who live in a town
- residents of a town
- inhabitants of an urban area
townspeople Example Sentences
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townspeople Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈtaʊnspiːpəl/
US
/ˈtaʊnspiːpəl/
townspeople Word Etymology
(a) town + (suffix) -s + people. (b) Old English 'tun' (enclosure, settlement) + 'people' from Latin 'populus'. (c) Imagine a vibrant marketplace bustling with local vendors and laughter, illustrating a close-knit community of townspeople.
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Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'townspeople' mean?
A.Visitors to a city
B.Residents of a small community
C.Shopkeepers in a mall
D.Tourists in a foreign land
Step 2: Usage
Choose the sentence that uses 'townspeople' correctly.
A.The townspeople were excited to attend the annual fair.
B.The townspeople enjoyed a long vacation by the seaside.
C.The townspeople decided to sell ice cream at the public pool.
D.The townspeople quickly built a giant spaceship.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'townspeople'?
A.Airport staff
B.Citizens
C.International tourists
D.Foreign diplomats
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'townspeople'?
A.Country folk
B.Urban dwellers
C.Village residents
D.Remote inhabitants
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario involving 'townspeople'?
A.The community gathered to discuss the new park that would benefit the townspeople.
B.Last weekend, the government representative held a meeting with the villagers.
C.During the festival, local groups organized events that attracted many people.
D.The cities prepared for an influx of tourists during the holiday season.
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