village

noun
  1. A small community or group of houses in a rural area, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town, often having its own church and shops. noun
    The village was nestled in the valley, surrounded by rolling hills.
    Every summer, the village hosts a festival that attracts visitors from the surrounding areas.
  2. The inhabitants of a village collectively. noun
    The entire village gathered in the square to celebrate the holiday.
    The village decided to build a new community center for its residents.