Definitions

1. noun

a small village or group of houses, especially one surrounded by fields or a forest.

“The hamlet was nestled deep in the mountains, accessible only by footpath.”

2. noun

a small group of people, especially a family or a close-knit community.

“The hamlet of artists lived in a secluded valley, where they could focus on their craft.”

3. proper noun

Hamlet, a character and the main protagonist in William Shakespeare’s play, a prince of Denmark.

“Hamlet’s famous soliloquy has been a topic of discussion among scholars for centuries.”