village

Meanings

• noun

  A small community located in the countryside, consisting of a group of houses and farmland surrounded by open countryside.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

thorp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with village
villain , hillside , pillage , chills and thrills , spills andills

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Variants

List of all variants of village that leads to same result
village , villages , global village , global villages , Potemkin village , Potemkin villages , Elk Grove Village , Greenwich Village , inter-village , intervillage

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Etymology

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From Old English 'geweorh' meaning 'rural' and 'lig' meaning 'settlement' or 'vill' meaning 'settlement' or 'folk'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest village in the world is Blehen, Switzerland, with only one resident.

2. In medieval Europe, villages were often fortified and protected by walls and gates.

3. The term 'village' is also used metaphorically to describe a group of people with a common interest or identity.

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Related Concepts

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1. rural community: A group of people living in a rural area, often in a village or small town.

2. agriculture: The practice of farming, including cultivating the soil, raising livestock, and harvesting crops.

3. countryside: Rural areas, often characterized by open countryside, farms, and small villages.

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Culture

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Villages have historically been the foundation of rural communities, providing a sense of belonging and self-sufficiency. They have been depicted in literature and art as idyllic and simple, but they can also be the setting for folktales and legends. In many cultures, villages are the site of local festivals and celebrations.

How to Memorize "village"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small group of houses surrounded by farmland and open countryside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'village' with the image of a peaceful, rural community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym VILLAGE to remember the definition: Village Is A Living Landscape, Engaging Community.

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