vill

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

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village
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  • In late 2022, a missile struck Polish territory in the village of Przewodów, near the country’s border with Ukraine, killing two people.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Then, travelers settle on the ship for eight days to visit communities along the Ganges River, such as Matiari, a village known for its brass artisans, and Kalna, home to the astonishing Rajbari temple complex.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Vill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vill. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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