village

English

/ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
  • (British) A rural habitation that has a church, but no market.
  • (Australia) A planned community such as a retirement community or shopping district.
  • (Philippines) A gated community.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English village derived from Old French village derived from Latin villāticus, villa (country house, estate, villa, large country residence).

Origin

Latin

villa

Gloss

country house, estate, villa, large country residence

Kanji

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