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Townies

A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.

📖 Definitions of "Townies"

noun
  1. 1

    A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.

  2. 2

    A person born and raised in an area of Massachusetts who is proud of his or her Irish-American community, culture, and heritage.

  3. 3

    A person who has moved from a town or city to a rural area. Especially, one who is perceived not to have adopted rural ways.

  4. 4

    A person familiar with the town (urbanised centre of a city) and with going out on the town; a street-wise person.

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