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Village

UK /["/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/"]/US /["/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/"]/

Definition

a very small town located in a country area

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

Synonyms

  • hamlet
  • settlement
  • community
  • locality
  • borough

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis

Common mistakes

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