townswoman \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun (pluraltownswomen) 1.: a woman native, inhabitant, or citizen of a particular town < the townswomen brought soups and custards for the invalid — Willa Cather > 2.: a woman born, residing, or holding citizenship in the same town as another < the flag presented him … by his townswomen — Caroline Ticknor >