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village / hamlet

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/vilɐˈɾɛʒu/vi·la·re·jo

Definition

1

A small settlement, usually rural, of lesser importance than a town.

Usage examples

We spent our holidays in a quiet village in the countryside.
The hamlet was at the top of the hill.

Common combinations

small villageremote villagecoastal village