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townie

/ˈtaʊni/ noun · British & US
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What does townie mean?

noun

A person who lives in a town or city, often with a strong sense of local identity and loyalty. A term used to describe someone who is from a particular town or city, often in a way that is perceived as being proud or defensive of their hometown.

Example

"The townie was proud to show off his hometown's football team to the tourists."

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