The village
Example: The village has a small museum about its history.
Definition
"The village" refers to a small community or group of houses in a rural area, typically larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town. It usually has its own local amenities and often a distinct historical or cultural identity.
Etymology
The phrase "the village" originates from the Old French word 'village,' which itself comes from the Latin 'villaticum,' meaning a farmstead or group of buildings. Did you know that 'village' originally referred to a farm or estate before evolving to mean a small settlement?
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"The village" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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