Village

/vˈɪlɪd‍ʒ/

/ˈvɪɫədʒ/, /ˈvɪɫɪdʒ/

Village

a very small town located in the countryside

a community of people smaller than a town

a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century

Examples

1. The avalanche buried the mountain village in snow.

2. Soon, with the return of the peasants and fishermen, the village comes to life again.

3. The village was set among olive groves on a hill.

4. The road continues through the village of Knightwick.