hamlet

noun
UK: /ˈhæmlɪt/
US: /ˈhæmlət/

  1. A small village, usually without a church.

    1. Our hamlet has only twenty houses and small shop.
    2. The lonely road meandered through the quiet hamlet, untouched by modern life.

  2. A settlement smaller than a village, typically in a rural area.

    1. They live in a small hamlet far away.
    2. The traveler sought shelter in the remote hamlet as night approached quickly.

Synonyms

village settlement community

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hamlet" in English means: A small village, usually without a church., A settlement smaller than a village, typically in a rural area..

The phonetic transcription of "hamlet" is /ˈhæmlɪt/ in British English and /ˈhæmlət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hamlet": village, settlement, community.

Example usage of "hamlet": "Our hamlet has only twenty houses and small shop.". More examples on the page.