village (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
Definition
A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area.
Examples
The ancient village had a history stretching back centuries.
They decided to move to a quiet village by the sea.
Many people in the village relied on farming for their livelihood.
How to Use village
- village life (collocation)
- The typical way of living in a village. — "She romanticized village life, dreaming of peace and quiet."
- village green (collocation)
- An open area of grass in the center of an English village. — "Children often play games on the village green."
- in the village (prepositional phrase)
- Located within the boundaries of a village. — "There's a small shop for groceries in the village."
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