1. the people who live in a particular town
Usage: plural noun

Examples

• The townspeople gathered in the square for the annual festival.
• Local townspeople were concerned about the new development project.
• The mayor addressed the townspeople at the community meeting.
• Many townspeople volunteered to help clean up after the storm.
• The townspeople welcomed the new family with open arms.
• Townspeople lined the streets to watch the parade.
• The decision affected all the townspeople, not just the business owners.