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

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Noun
  • Geller said the project will need to go before both the planning and zoning committee and the village council in order to go forward.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The desalination plant supplies water to about 30 villages.
    Sam Metz, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Adapted from Robyn Carr's novel series, Virgin River premiered in 2019 on Netflix, and follows the life of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), who travels to the secluded California hamlet to rebuild her life after the death of her husband.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
  • With the opening of its first full-service hotel, The Albert Hotel, in 2025, this historic hamlet in the heart of the Texas Hill Country continues to emerge as an up-and-coming destination.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Bourg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourg. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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