People who live in a village; residents of a small rural community. The plural form of villager.
From Middle English, derived from Old French vilage, ultimately from Latin villa meaning 'country house' or 'farm'. The suffix -er indicates one who performs an action or belongs to a place, with -s marking the plural.
The concept of 'villager' often carries romantic connotations in modern usage, but historically, villagers were often bound to the land in feudal systems. In video games like Minecraft, villagers have become iconic NPCs, representing simple community life and trade relationships.
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