village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •a small community in the country, with fewer homes and shops than a townThere are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village. •(UK) A rural habitation that has a church, but no market. •(Australia) A planned community such as a retirement community or shopping district. •(Philippines) An exclusive gated community; a subdivision.There are six blocks in our village, each having ten lots. formsvillages Phrases with village Potemkin villageAny false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances.