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Meaning of hamlets
A small village or group of houses in a rural area
Etymology of hamlets
The word "hamlets" has its roots in Old English and Old French, with "hamlet" derived from Old French "hamlet", a diminutive form of "hamel", meaning "village" or "homestead", which is itself derived from Old English "hamol" or "hamel", related to "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village"
Synonyms
villages
towns
settlements
communities
neighborhoods
localities
districts
areas
regions
territories
provinces
municipalities
cities
metropolises
boroughs
suburbs
outskirts
environs
precincts
quarters
parishes
townships
communes
hamsteads
homesteads
colonies
outposts
Definitions
- A small village or group of houses in a rural area
- * A small settlement or village, especially in a rural area
Usage Examples
- The countryside was dotted with small hamlets and villages
- * The hamlets in the mountainous region were isolated and difficult to reach
Antonyms
metropolises
cities
megalopolises
conurbations
urbanizations
towns
municipalities
cities
boroughs
suburbs
metropolitan areas
megacities
urban centers
city-states
capitals
downtowns
central business districts