Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Townspeople /toun'-zpēpˌ-əl/ · Towns·peo·ple · IPA /ˈtaʊnzˌpipəl/ 01 n. The inhabitants of a town or city, especially in distinction from country people; townsfolk. 1. The inhabitants of a town or city, especially in distinction from country people; townsfolk.