Synonyms for

Village

Verb / ˈvɪlʌdʒ / / ˈvɪlɪdʒ / Another word for village — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A village is a small community of people who live in a rural area.

Synonyms & similar words

village settlement smalltown greenwichvillage hamlet hamlet township settlement community neighborhood vill hame thorp burg dorp kraal pueblo rath wick ville villages villagers

Synonyms by register

Formal

hamlet settlement community

Informal

burg neck of the woods hood

Literary

dale mead

Antonyms

city metropolis town urban area conurbation megalopolis

Common collocations

  • small village
  • remote village
  • ancient village
  • English village
  • village green
  • village life
  • village pub

Word family

noun village
adjective villager

Usage note

A village is typically a small settlement, smaller than a town. 'Villager' refers to an inhabitant of a village.

Example sentences

  1. The village had a small school and a post office.
  2. The village was surrounded by lush green fields.
  3. The villagers gathered at the village square to celebrate the harvest festival.
  4. The village doctor was the only medical practitioner in the area.
  5. The village was famous for its handmade pottery.

Quotes

  • It takes a village to raise a child.
  • A man without a wife is like a vase without flowers. - African proverb
  • The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. - Confucius

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