vills

plural of vill
as in villages
a small residential settlement an ancient vill nestled midst the verdant hills

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Noun
  • Nighttime Sounds blends social realism with surrealist elements to tell a moving and visually arresting story about the burdens and desires harbored by women in China’s rural villages.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The villages all have their own distinct ties to history, with architecture dating back thousands of years.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Camino del Norte follows Spain’s wild coast, with cliffs, coves, and fishing villages, while the Camino Primitivo winds through rugged mountains, misty valleys, and remote hamlets.
    Hayley Domin, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
  • 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, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Vills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vills. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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