village

noun
UK: /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/

  1. A community of people smaller than a town, usually in the countryside.

    1. I live in a small village near the mountains, it is beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old village church stands as a testament to the village's rich history. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular group of people thought of as being similar because of where they live or work.

    1. It takes a village to raise a child so community is very important. [ ] [ ]
    2. The entire village of employees contributed to the company's successful year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hamlet settlement community
village intransitive-verb

  1. To live in a village.

    1. They village in a remote area of the country, far from the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people aspire to village in a quiet place after retirement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "village" in English means: A community of people smaller than a town, usually in the countryside., A particular group of people thought of as being similar because of where they live or work..

The phonetic transcription of "village" is /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "village": "I live in a small village near the mountains, it is beautiful.". More examples on the page.