villagedom

English

Etymology

From village +‎ -dom.

Noun

villagedom (uncountable)

  1. The characteristics or status of a traditional village.
    • 1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 174:
      Though almost engulfed by Bedford, Elstow's claim to villagedom is still maintained by two fine rows of timber-framed, overhung, black-and-white cottages and the timber and herringbone-brick Swan pub.

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