villagers
/ˈvɪl.ɪ.dʒər/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɪlɪdʒɚz] /ˈvɪl.ɪ.dʒɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɪlɪdʒɚz] /ˈvi-li-jər How to pronounce villager (audio)/ (ame, mw)
villagers — noun
1. people who make their home in a village, a small countryside settlement where ne
people who make their home in a village, a small countryside settlement where neighbors are often familiar with each other.
The villagers gathered in the central square to discuss the new road.
villagers + collective action verb (gathered, worked together)
When the river flooded, the villagers worked together to fill sandbags at the bridge.
Most villagers in this region grow rice and vegetables on small family plots.
The villagers' main concern was the lack of a clinic for treating common illnesses.
Roya's grandmother is one of the oldest villagers and remembers when there was no electricity.
- village people
less common phrasing, often used in set expressions or song titles
- rural residents
more formal; can refer to anyone living in the countryside, not just in villages
- countryfolk
old-fashioned or literary; has a warm, traditional tone
- locals
broader — can refer to people who live in any area, not just a village
- city dwellers
people who live in a city or large urban area
- townspeople
people who live in a town, which is typically larger than a village
文法句型
often used with a plural verb
villagers + collective action verb
用法筆記
Usually appears in the plural form villagers when referring to a community. The singular a villager is also common when speaking about one individual.