vills

noun

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

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  1. villages
  2. hamlets
Noun
  • But passing motorists largely knew nothing of the collection of handmade replica of catacombs, Biblical scenes and Israelite villages beneath it.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For The Times) LA28 will host the Olympic and Paralympic villages at UCLA.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of villages
Noun
  • The region is made up of various villages and hamlets, including Port Carling (where scenes from the show were filmed at locations like Mortimer’s Point Marina).
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There are nearly two dozen hamlets and villages to spend time in, each with its own personality.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hamlets
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“Vills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vills. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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