villages
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈvɪɫədʒəz// UK //vˈɪlɪdʒɪz// vil·lages
n. small groups of houses and buildings in the countryside. They are larger than a single farm but smaller than a town.
n. small human settlements located in rural areas, typically larger than hamlets but smaller than towns.
Many people live in small villages near the mountains.
The hikers spent the week walking between remote mountain villages to experience the local culture.
While urbanisation has drawn many young people to the cities, these coastal villages maintain their traditional fishing practices and close-knit social structures.
Usage
The plural form of 'village'.