village

noun

  • A small place where people live, usually in the countryside.
  • A community that has homes, a church, and sometimes shops.
  • A group of houses and buildings that is smaller than a town.


Synonym

  • thorp

Word Explanation:

  • A village is a small community where people live close together. It usually has a few houses, maybe a park, and sometimes a shop or a school.

Word in hindi

गाँव (gaon)

gaon

Other variations in hindi

  • गाँव (gaon) gaon
  • बस्ती (basti) basti

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'village' mean?

A village is a small community or group of houses in a rural area, usually smaller than a town.

How do you pronounce 'village'?

You pronounce 'village' like this: vil-ij.

What is the origin of the word 'village'?

The word 'village' comes from the Old French word 'village', which means a group of houses.

What is the meaning of 'village' in Hindi?

The word 'village' in Hindi is 'गाँव' (Gānv).