townlets

plural of townlet
as in villages
a small residential settlement we passed through several sleepy townlets on the long drive to the ski lodge

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villages
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  • Beyond the beach there are farming villages where a scenic adventure can segue into local wine and seasonal, farm-to-table food.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The region covers five provinces, three cities and 63 villages.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Townlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townlets. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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