village
/ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/noun
Elementary
1
A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
2
A rural habitation that has a church, but no market.
3
A planned community such as a retirement community or shopping district.
4
An exclusive gated community; a subdivision.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing