vills

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

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Noun
  • Many have been unable to return to their homes in the south, where villages along the border remain in ruins.
    FADI TAWIL, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
  • This mass displacement was triggered by intense overnight bombardments and urgent evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military to villages and towns across southern and eastern Lebanon.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Note that there are also many of the smaller villages/hamlets/boroughs on this list.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Here are our 7 favorite small adventure towns around the world, from coastal enclaves to alpine hamlets.
    Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Vills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vills. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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