Synonyms for

Villages

Verb / ˈvɪlʌdʒʌz / / ˈvɪlɪdʒɪz / Another word for villages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of houses and buildings smaller than a town, usually in a rural area

Synonyms & similar words

village greenwichvillage hamlet settlement smalltown hamlet settlement township community neighborhood town city metropolis municipality borough suburb district province county state country territory region zone area

Synonyms by register

Formal

settlements communities hamlets

Informal

hood burg ville

Literary

hamlets boroughs

Antonyms

cities metropolises capitals megacities towns urban areas

Common collocations

  • small villages
  • remote villages
  • fishing villages
  • mountain villages
  • ancient villages
  • farming villages
  • desert villages

Word family

noun village
adjective villaged

Usage note

Villages typically refer to small, rural settlements. Avoid using 'villages' to describe large urban centers.

Example sentences

  1. There are many small villages in the countryside.
  2. My grandparents live in a tiny village near the mountains.
  3. The village has a post office, a grocery store, and a library.
  4. The villagers grow their own vegetables and raise chickens.
  5. The village school has only one classroom.

Quotes

  • "It takes a village to raise a child."
  • - African proverb
  • "The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home."

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