ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( plural townswomen )
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