district vs village

district

noun
  • An administrative division of a county without the status of a borough. 

  • An area or region marked by some distinguishing feature. 

  • the Soho district of London 

  • An administrative division of an area. 

verb
  • To divide into administrative or other districts. 

village

noun
  • A rural habitation that has a church, but no market. 

  • A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town. 

  • A planned community such as a retirement community or shopping district. 

  • A gated community. 

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