villages
word · lemma: village
/ˈvɪɫədʒəz/
/vˈɪlɪdʒɪz/
Definition
Small groups of houses and buildings where people live in the countryside, usually smaller than towns or cities.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe countryside communities. 'Village' is always countable ('many villages'). In some regions, 'village' can have a legal or cultural definition. Not to be confused with 'towns' or 'cities', which are generally larger.
Spanish: pueblos - aldeasPortuguese (BR): vilarejos - aldeiasPortuguese (PT): aldeias - vilasChinese (Simplified): 村庄Chinese (Traditional): 村莊Hindi: गांवArabic: قرىBengali: গ্রামRussian: деревни - сёлаJapanese: 村 - 村々Vietnamese: làngKorean: 마을들Turkish: köylerUrdu: دیہاتIndonesian: desa-desanya - kampung-kampung
Example Sentences
There are many villages in the mountains.
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People in villages often farm for a living.
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Some villages do not have a school.
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These villages are famous for their beautiful handicrafts.
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A new road will connect the villages and make travel easier.
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Tourists love visiting small villages to experience local traditions.
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