townie
noun
town·ie
| \ ˈtau̇-nē
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variants:
or less commonly towny
plural townies
Definition of townie
informal
: a native or resident of a town
especially
: a permanent inhabitant of a town as distinguished from a member of another group (such as the academic community)
Every Yooper I've ever met was an uncommonly unique character – a real salt-of-the-earth townie skilled at mechanics, deer hunting, and/or ice fishing. — Kelly O … a question every intelligent and ambitious townie one day must confront: should I stay or leave? — Ben Yagoda
—often used before another noun This old school townie bar is located just off of Main Street on the outskirts of town… and it's the sort of place that I'd imagine has a regular clientele of locals who drop by on a daily basis for a shot and a beer. — Lori Fredrich