Meaning of the word townspeople in English

What does townspeople mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

townspeople

US /ˈtaʊnzˌpiː.pəl/
UK /ˈtaʊnzˌpiː.pəl/

Noun

people who live in a particular town, considered as a group:

Example:
The townspeople have embraced the summer music festival.

Plural Noun