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Meaning of villages
A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, in a rural area.
Etymology of villages
The word "villages" comes from the Old French word "village", which is derived from the Latin word "villaticum", meaning "estate" or "farm", which is itself derived from "villa", meaning "house" or "estate".
Historically, the term "village" referred to a small group of houses and associated buildings, often surrounded by farmland or common land.
Synonyms
towns
communities
settlements
hamlets
municipalities
boroughs
metropolises
cities
suburbs
neighborhoods
localities
districts
precincts
parishes
cantons
communes
hamlets
townships
counties
provinces
territories
regions
areas
zones
quarters
enclaves
ghettos
barrios
favelas
shantytowns
villages
communes
cooperatives
collectives
kibbutzes
reservations
compounds
estates
manors
plantations
ranches
farms
homesteads
colonies
outposts
stations
posts
camps
encampments
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 community within a larger town or city.
Usage Examples
- The village was surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
- * The village has a strong sense of community, with many residents knowing each other.
- * The village is home to a number of small shops and businesses.
Antonyms
cities
metropolises
urban areas
towns
municipalities
boroughs
megacities
conurbations
agglomerations
megalopolises
suburbs
exurbs
cities
metropolises
urban areas
towns
municipalities
boroughs
megacities
conurbations
agglomerations
megalopolises
suburbs
exurbs
downtowns
central business districts
financial districts