townie

Definition

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

Etymology

From town + -ie.

Example Sentences

• "Professional gamblers have a cushy racket in college football because old grads and even townies of college localities are sentimental bettors and easy to separate from their money."
• "School is an ivory tower on the hill; it nestles in the gated groves of academe. It’s residents do not mix with “townies.”"
• "In Spike Lee's movie School Daze you play a townie who's very hostile to the college students from out of town."

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