Definition of "townie" in Anglais

noun

1. (UK, US) A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.

2. (UK) 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.

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

4. (UK, derogatory) A chav.

5. (US) A working-class citizen in a metropolitan area.

6. (UK, Australia, New Zealand, informal) A person who lives in a city or town, or has an urban outlook.