village

Definition

  • noun: a small town in the country
  • noun: a settlement usually larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town
  • synonyms: town, hamlet, city

Examples

  • fishing/mining 'villages' [=villages in which most people fish/mine as a job]

  • Entire 'villages' come to see the parade.

Movie quotes

  • (..) like we don't belong. But they're no better than us. Look at how they treat their children. Mark my words, Mr. Rezendes, if it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to abuse one. Hey, here he is. Want a beer? (..)
    2015 Spotlight