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villages

noun

plural of village

as in hamlets

a small residential settlement we stayed in a charming bed-and-breakfast in a lakeside village

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Recent Examples of villages Nine people were killed in strikes in Qannarit, Sohmor and Shehour villages. — Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026 The disease is common in these rural fishing villages where residents rely on freshwater for daily living. — William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026 Visitors are welcome to explore the small towns and villages of the valley, which are full of farmers markets, hiking trails, history, and outdoor recreation. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 According to the map published by Israel soon after the ceasefire, the buffer zone marks about 600 square kilometers consisting of 57 towns and villages. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 June 2026 His son Guido later took over the practice, Spadolini Architetti, and made a name designing fashion outlet malls in the style of traditional borghi (villages). — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Although there were some airstrikes around Kfaroue, the area was relatively calm compared to areas closer to the border with Israel, where entire villages have been demolished and large swathes of land occupied by Israeli troops. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Meanwhile, Lohar’s surviving mercenaries are plundering villages. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

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hamlets

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Nearby hamlets like Findeln and Zmutt are perfect for a rustic lunch in a traditional mountain hut, while the charming town of Brig, just down the valley, makes an easy day trip by train.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
Amnesty said its report looked into 27 hamlets and villages in the West Bank where Palestinians were displaced between 2023 and 2025.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

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