vila — meaning in English

English meaning

• place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
• town noun A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.
• village noun A small community of houses, smaller than a town, typically in a rural area.

Senses

vila is used for these senses in English:

• town (UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.
• village A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

place — full definition

1. noun A particular area, location, or spot.
2. noun A person's position or role, such as in a competition, organization, or in line.
3. verb To put something or someone in a particular location.
4. verb To achieve a certain rank or position in a competition.

town — full definition

1. noun A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.
2. noun The central or main built-up area of a place, as opposed to the suburbs or countryside.
3. noun The people who live in a place, especially a place near a university (as distinct from students and staff).

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