The village
Example: The village is small and very quiet
Definition
"The village" refers to a small settlement or community, usually found in rural areas, that is smaller than a town and often characterized by a close-knit population and limited infrastructure. It is typically quieter and less populated than urban areas.
Etymology
The phrase "the village" originates from the Old French word 'village,' which itself comes from the Latin 'villaticum,' meaning 'farmstead' or 'estate.' Did you know that the term originally referred to a group of houses on a large estate before evolving into its modern sense of a small community?
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"The village" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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