village
Pronunciation:
/ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ//ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ//ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/noun
Definitions
A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
Example: There are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village.
A rural habitation that has a church, but no market.
A planned community such as a retirement community or shopping district.
A gated community.