Village:
A village is usually the countryside where people live. It usually fixed residence.
Hamlet:
A hamlet is a type of settlement. Its definition may vary from the country to country.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area. | A small settlement, generally one smaller than a village, and strictly one without a church. |
| Synonyms | Suburb, crossroads and center | District, small town, crossroads and community |
| Antonyms | Wilderness, urban | Rustic, rural, arraign |
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| Word origin | The word village was originated in the 14th century from the Middle English, from Anglo-French village. | The word hamlet was originated before the 12th century from Middle English, Anglo-French from hamelet. |
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