Village

/ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small community or group of houses in a rural area.

She grew up in a quaint village surrounded by mountains.

A community that is smaller than a town and often has its own local government.

The village held an annual festival to celebrate its founding.

A clustered human settlement smaller than a city.

They decided to move to a village to enjoy a quieter lifestyle.

In some countries, a village can refer to a group of families or households that come together to form a social unit.

The village worked together to build a new school for their children.

Middle English, from Old French 'village', diminutive of 'ville' meaning 'town'.

village green

A common area in a village where residents gather.

it takes a village

A saying that implies many people contribute to raising a child or community welfare.

village idiot

A term used to describe a person deemed foolish or lacking common sense in a small community.

countryside

The rural regions outside cities; land that is not urban.

farmstead

A farm including a house, outbuildings, and land.

township

A division of land typically having its own local government.

Villager

He's just a villager trying to get by in this busy world.

Village mentality

She has a village mentality, always looking out for her neighbors.