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Meaning of village
A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, in a rural area.
Etymology of village
The word "village" comes from Old French "village", from Latin "villaticum", meaning "estate" or "farm", derived from "villa", meaning "house" or "estate"
Historically, the term referred to a small group of houses and farms, often centered around a church or village green, and has evolved to encompass various types of rural and urban settlements
Synonyms
Definitions
- A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, in a rural area
- A self-contained district or quarter in a town or city, having its own local government
Usage Examples
- The village was surrounded by rolling hills and green pastures
- The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals throughout the year
- The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church
Antonyms
city
metropolis
urban
downtown
central
inner
metropolitan
industrial
commercial
cosmopolitan
global
international
megacity
conurbation
sprawl
jungle
wilderness
desert
wasteland
ghost town
ruin
rubble