Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small community in a rural area: A village is a clustered human settlement or community, typically smaller than a town and larger than a hamlet, often situated in a rural setting.
   • A distinct residential district within a larger city: In some contexts, "village" can refer to a specific, often historic, neighborhood within a metropolis, characterized by a close-knit community atmosphere.
   • The inhabitants of such a community: The word can also refer collectively to the people living in a village.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The small village was nestled in the valley, surrounded by mountains.
  • Greenwich Village in New York City is famous for its artistic history.
  • The entire village gathered in the square to celebrate the festival.

Advanced Usage

• "Global village": A term describing how modern telecommunications and media have made the world seem like a single, interconnected community.

  • The internet has turned the world into a global village.

• "Village idiot": An archaic, often derogatory term for a person in a village perceived as foolish or simple-minded.

  • In the old story, the character was treated as the village idiot.

Variants and Related Words

• Villager (noun): A person who lives in a village.

  • The villagers were friendly and welcoming.

• Villagey (adjective, informal): Having the qualities or atmosphere of a village.

  • The neighborhood has a nice, villagey feel to it.

Synonyms

• Hamlet: A very small village.
• Settlement: A place where people establish a community.
• Community: A group of people living in the same place.

Related Phrases

• "It takes a village to raise a child": A proverb meaning that an entire community must interact positively with children for them to grow up in a safe and healthy environment.
  • She believes in the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child."

Noun

1. a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century
2. a settlement smaller than a town
3. a community of people smaller than a town