Hamlet

/ˈhæm.lɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small village or community.

She grew up in a quaint hamlet nestled in the hills.

A term often used in literature to describe a small, isolated community.

The novel opens in a hamlet where everyone knows each other's business.

In Shakespeare's play, the title character is a prince of Denmark.

Hamlet's famous soliloquy, 'To be or not to be,' reflects his inner turmoil.

A reference to a specific fictional setting, particularly in relation to Shakespeare's works.

The play explores the complexities of life in the Danish hamlet of Elsinore.

Derived from Middle English 'hamlet', a diminutive form of 'home' or 'ham'.

Hamlet of the mind:

A state of internal conflict, reflecting the struggles within one's consciousness.

to be or not to be:

Referring to the famous soliloquy by Hamlet questioning existence.

Used to describe a remote area with few inhabitants.

That place is a real hamlet, just a couple of houses around.

Refers to a quiet, peaceful lifestyle.

I just want to live in a hamlet, away from all the city noise.