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Definition of vila
vila
/ˈviːlə/
vi · la
Plural:vilas
vila Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Vanuatu (commonly known in full as Port Vila), a major harbor and commercial hub located on the southern coast of Efate Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
2
In Slavic folklore, a female nature spirit, nymph, or fairy inhabiting forests, mountains, and waters, often possessing power over storms and healing.
Example
"In traditional Balkan ballads, a hero is often aided or tested by a mountain vila."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The mythological sense is borrowed from South Slavic languages (such as Serbo-Croatian and Bulgarian 'vila'), descending from Proto-Slavic *vila.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vila. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vila