townsmate

English

Alternative forms

• townmate

Etymology

From town +‎ -s- +‎ -mate.

Noun

townsmate (plural townsmates)

1. A person with which one shares a town.
   • 1897, Annual Report on Introduction of Domestic Reindeer Into Alaska:

     Ahlook, his townsmate, is perhaps less progressive, but his deportment is splendid, and his kind temperament and willingness make him a friend of all.

Anagrams

• townmates