Townspeople/ˈtaʊnzpiːpl/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Collective Entity Refers to the group as one entity; 'townspeople' acts collectively in actions or opinions. The townspeople voted against the new mall. Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Population 'Townspeople' implies active community members, not just a statistic of how many people live there. The townspeople often volunteer for cleanups. Pro Tip 3/3Common Bond Suggests a shared identity or sense of belonging among the inhabitants of a town. The townspeople celebrate their heritage together.