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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.


SIMPLE

Many people live in small villages near the mountains.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers spent the week walking between remote mountain villages to experience the local culture.

COMPLEX

While urbanisation has drawn many young people to the cities, these coastal villages maintain their traditional fishing practices and close-knit social structures.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'village'.

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