Hamlet
/ˈhæm.lɪt/
A hamlet is a tiny village in the countryside with just a few houses and not many people. It's a quiet place where neighbors know each other and there aren't big stores or schools.
Examples
- I visited a small hamlet where everyone knows each other and waves hello.
- My grandma lives in a hamlet surrounded by fields and friendly animals.
- We saw a beautiful sunset while walking through the quiet hamlet after dinner.
Synonyms
village
settlement
small town
community
neighborhood
Antonyms
city
metropolis
town
urban area
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