Villager

Definition

An inhabitant of a village.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlɪdʒər/
• Respelling: VIL-ih-jer

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlɪdʒə/
• Respelling: VIL-ih-juh

In both American and British English, "villager" is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable. The word features a short "i" sound as in "bit" in the first syllable, followed by "lidge" as in "bridge," and ending with an "er" sound in American English and a softer "uh" sound in British English.

Etymology

The term "villager" is derived from "village", originating from the Old French "village", from the Vulgar Latin "villaticum", which is related to "villa" (country house). The suffix "-er" denotes someone who is associated with or occupies a particular place or thing.

Derivatives

• Villagership
• Villagehood
• Villagerly
• Non-villager
• Villageress (rare)

Synonyms

• Inhabitant
• Townsman
• Local

Antonyms

• Outsider
• Foreigner
• City dweller

Usage

• "The villager kindly showed us the way to the ancient temple."
• "Local villagers gather every weekend for a market."

Related Terms

• Village
• Townsfolk
• Rural
• Community
• Local

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Inhabitant of a Village: Someone who lives in, comes from, or is associated with a village.
• Example: "The villagers celebrate their annual festival in the town square every summer."

• Characteristic Person of a Village: Used more broadly to describe someone who embodies the characteristics, attitudes, or lifestyle commonly found in village settings, even if they do not necessarily live in one.
• Example: "Even after years in the city, he remained a villager at heart, always longing for the simple life."