villager

[ vil-i-jer ]

noun

1. an inhabitant of a village.

ˈvillager

/ ˈvɪlɪdʒə /

noun

1. an inhabitant of a village

adjective

1. backward, unsophisticated, or illiterate

Other Words From

• non·villag·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of villager¹

First recorded in 1560–70; village + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The ongoing conflict has forced thousands to flee for their lives, including more than 500 villagers who fled Chiapas into Guatemala in July.

From Los Angeles Times

Watched by hundreds of villagers, it was described as a blot on Rajasthan and India.

From BBC

In the meantime, he was telling villagers to remain calm.

From Los Angeles Times

"And villagers who have taken in displaced people, I think they will ask them to leave," he said.

From BBC

And for conservationists and local villagers on the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, it has become such an urgent question they filled a village hall to debate it.

From BBC

Related Words

• inhabitant
• national
• resident
• taxpayer