English · Travel & Places
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.