Pronunciation

/vɪˈlɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: A small community or cluster of houses, typically in a rural area, inhabited by a small population. [Etymology: Old French villag(e) from Latin villa, from villa rustica country estate]

Phrases

• “Live in a village” means to reside in a small village.
• “A village green” refers to a common or open space in a village.
• “Village life” describes the simple, close-knit lifestyle found in rural communities.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The village was surrounded by rolling hills and a peaceful river.”
• Verb: “The children helped their grandparents tend to the village garden every weekend.”
• Adjective: “The quaint village had a traditional charm that attracted tourists.”

Synonyms

• Hamlet
• Settlement
• Cluster
• Community
• Rural hamlet

Antonyms

• City
• Urban
• Metropolis
• Borough
• Town (larger than a village but smaller than a city)

Related Words

• Villager
• Villagewoman
• Village idiot (a derogatory term, not recommended)
• Village council
• Village festival