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Definition of village

village

/ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/
vil · lage
Plural:villages
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village Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area.

Example

"They spent their summer vacation in a quaint fishing village on the coast of Cornwall."

2

The inhabitants of a rural settlement considered collectively.

Example

"The entire village came out to celebrate the annual harvest festival in the town square."

3

American An incorporated municipality smaller than a town or city, functioning with limited corporate powers and local government.

Example

"The village board voted to approve the new zoning regulations for the commercial district."

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• Rhymes for village

• Nearby Words

vilify
villa
villach
village
villager
villahermosa
villain

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'village', via Old French 'village', derived from Latin 'villaticus' meaning 'pertaining to a country estate', from 'villa' (country house).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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