townie

/ˈtaʊni/

Definitions

1. noun

A resident of a particular town, especially one who is seen as not being part of the local university community.

“She was a townie and had lived in the town her entire life.”

2. noun

A person who is considered unsophisticated or lacking in cultural experience.

“The tourists were referred to as townies by the locals.”

Synonyms

  • local
  • resident

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • stranger