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Villager - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A villager is a person who lives in a small, rural community, typically engaged in farming or traditional crafts. The term often implies a simple, close-knit lifestyle.

villager

/ˈvɪlɪdʒər/ /ˈvɪlɪdʒə/

Definition:

A person who lives in a village, typically engaged in rural activities.

Synonyms:

rustic, country dweller, peasant, townsman

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

city dweller, urbanite

Common Collocations:

local villager, simple villager, poor villager, friendly villager, traditional villager

Derivatives:

villagers, village (related noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "villager" to describe someone living in a rural area; avoid for urban contexts unless contrasting lifestyles.

Common Phrases:

the wise villager, the simple villager's life, the last villager standing

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "villagier," meaning "inhabitant of a village," from Latin "villa" (country house).

Examples:

  • 1. The villagers gathered for the annual harvest festival.
  • 2. She spoke with an old villager about local traditions.
  • 3. The kind villager offered us fresh bread and milk.
  • 4. Modern technology is slowly changing the life of every villager here.

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