Hamlet Meaning in English
word
/ˈhæmɫət/
HAM-lit
/hˈæmlət/
HAM-lit
Definition
A hamlet is a very small village, usually in the countryside, smaller than a town or village.
Usage & Nuances
"Hamlet" is formal and mostly used in geography, history, or literature. Rarely used in everyday conversation. Different from "village" (larger) and "town" (much larger). Also the name of a famous Shakespeare play, but as a place, it means a small rural settlement.
Spanish: aldea - caseríoPortuguese (BR): aldeiaPortuguese (PT): aldeiaChinese (Simplified): 小村庄Chinese (Traditional): 小村莊Hindi: छोटा गाँवArabic: قرية صغيرةBengali: গ্রাম্য পল্লী - ছোট্ট গ্রামRussian: поселок - селение (маленькое)Japanese: 小集落 - ハムレット (文学)Vietnamese: thôn nhỏ - xóm nhỏKorean: 작은 마을 - 촌락Turkish: küçük köy - mezraUrdu: چھوٹا گاؤں - چھوٹی آبادیIndonesian: dusun kecil - permukiman kecil
Example Sentences
The hamlet had only ten houses.
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The villagers live in a peaceful hamlet near the river.
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We stopped for lunch in a tiny hamlet.
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She grew up in a remote hamlet far from any city lights.
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There isn’t even a store in the hamlet, just homes and farms.
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It’s easy to miss the hamlet if you’re driving too fast.
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