hamlet vs niche

hamlet

noun
  • A small village or a group of houses. 

  • Any of the fish of the genus Hypoplectrus in the family Serranidae. 

  • A village that does not have its own church. 

niche

noun
  • An arrow woven into a prayer rug pointing in the direction of qibla. 

  • Specifically, a cremation niche; a columbarium. 

  • Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business. 

  • A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. 

  • Any similar position, literal or figurative. 

  • A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited. 

verb
  • To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market. 

  • To place in a niche. 

adj
  • Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal. 

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