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Definition of vila

vila

/ˈviːlə/
vi · la
Plural:vilas
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vila Lexical Profile

• 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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• Rhymes for vila

• Nearby Words

vijayawada
viking
vikings
vila
vila nova de gaia
vilanculos
vile

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vila. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vila
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