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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As Musashi slinks forward, wounded villagers run past him, warning of the dangers ahead. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025 For instance, the villagers still collect rainwater in a natural hole in the middle of the village, just as their ancient ancestors did. Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025 With death looming and morality collapsing, the villagers face an impossible question: what does survival mean when humanity itself is lost? Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025 Tourists and villagers fled border zones, residents rushed to stockpile food and people were told to stay indoors in Kashmir and beyond. USA Today, 11 May 2025 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 20 Jun. 2025.

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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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