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village

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈvɪɫədʒ// UK //vˈɪlɪdʒ// vil·lage General-service

n. a very small town in the countryside. It is usually smaller than a city and has fewer shops or services.

n. a small settlement, typically situated in a rural area, that is larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town.


SIMPLE

I live in a small village near the mountains.

CONTEXTUAL

The village has only one grocery store and a small post office for all the local residents.

COMPLEX

While urban centers offer more career opportunities, many people prefer the quiet pace of a village where the community remains tightly knit and the landscape is preserved.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English village, from Old French village, from Latin villāticus, ultimately from Latin villa (English villa). Broadly overtook Old English wic, þorp, and ham. The Philippine sense is due to its frequent use in the names of gated communities.

Usage

Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the specific community or lifestyle of the area.

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