Definition of bourgnext
as in village
a small residential settlement the invaders captured the castle and sacked the bourg

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Noun
  • In Corfu, days were spent hiking to the island's best beaches, wandering through pastel old-town streets, and stopping for long lunches in mountain villages.
    Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • Blending matters more, too; while the village of Faugères lends its name to the wine, six others at varying altitudes (up to 400m) and exposures make up the appellation.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
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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
  • Today, the Tigua are a sovereign nation in Socorro, a rural hamlet between El Paso and San Elizario.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026
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“Bourg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourg. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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