village · noun C /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/
village
A1 a group of stores, houses, and other buildings that is smaller than a town
Dictionary examples:
a small fishing village
Many people come from the surrounding villages to work in the town.
Learner example:
My grandmother lived in a village and I often went there. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)