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UK/["/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/"]/US/["/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Village

In simple words: A small community or group of houses in a rural area.

Village in a sentence

  • She grew up in a small village surrounded by mountains.
  • The village had a beautiful old church in the center.
  • In the village, everyone knows each other and helps one another.
  • They went to the village market to buy fresh vegetables.
  • My favorite part of the village is the peaceful park.

How to use Village

Use 'village' when referring to small communities, especially in the countryside. It's formal enough for writing but also common in conversation. Avoid using it in urban contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'village' as a small 'village (in a small) cage' where people live close together.

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Collocations with Village

Synonyms for Village

Opposites of Village

Common mistakes with Village

  • Confusing 'village' with 'town', which is larger.
  • Using 'village' for urban settings.
  • Mistaking the spelling, often writing 'villange'.

Compare Village with Settlement, Community

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Frequently asked questions about Village

What does Village mean?

A small community or group of houses in a rural area.

What is the definition of Village?

a very small town located in a country area

How do you use Village in a sentence?

She grew up in a small village surrounded by mountains.

Can you give another example of Village?

The village had a beautiful old church in the center.

What are synonyms for Village?

Common alternatives include hamlet, settlement, community, locality, borough.

What is the opposite of Village?

Opposite meanings include city, metropolis.

What words go with Village?

It commonly pairs with big, large, little, community, life, church, in a/​the village, outside a/​the village, the centre/​center of the village, the middle of the village, the edge of the village.

What are common mistakes when using Village?

Confusing 'village' with 'town', which is larger. Using 'village' for urban settings. Mistaking the spelling, often writing 'villange'.

How do you pronounce Village?

US: /["/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Village?

Use 'village' when referring to small communities, especially in the countryside. It's formal enough for writing but also common in conversation. Avoid using it in urban contexts.

What CEFR level is Village?

"Village" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.