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village

/ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/

[/ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/]

small rural settlement

Beginnernoun

Definition

A small group of houses and other buildings in a country area, smaller than a town.

Example

Life in the quiet village moved slowly, and everyone knew their neighbours by name.

Life in the quiet village moved slowly, and everyone knew their neighbours by name.

Etymology

From Old French 'village', from Latin 'villa', a country estate.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for small rural communities.

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