vill

Definition of villnext
as in village
a small residential settlement an ancient vill nestled midst the verdant hills

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village
Noun
  • As a city that has grown and annexed in neighboring villages since its settling in 1788, many neighborhoods' long history can be seen in data today.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Police vans behind a temporary metal fence secured the road to the athletes’ village, but the protesters veered away, continuing their apparent route toward the Santagiulia venue.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Vill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vill. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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