(UK, US) A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.
The modern Aussie is a townie through and through. Australia is the least densely populated country on earth; it is also among the most highly urbanised.
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(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.
The modern Aussie is a townie through and through. Australia is the least densely populated country on earth; it is also among the most highly urbanised.
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(UK) A person familiar with the town (urbanised centre of a city) and with going out on the town; a street-wise person.
The modern Aussie is a townie through and through. Australia is the least densely populated country on earth; it is also among the most highly urbanised.
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