model village en · NOUN
Etymology
(village with good housing): "Model" refers to the aspiration that the village be an ideal for other architects and planners to imitate.
Meanings
- A village providing a high standard of housing, built from the late 18th century onwards by landowners and business magnates to house workers.
- A miniature model of a village, used as a toy or as a visitor attraction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| model villages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |