Definitions

1. noun

A small village or settlement, especially one in Scandinavia.

“The researcher spent several months studying the culture of the ancient hamlet.”

2. noun

A small group of houses or buildings, typically in a rural area.

“The family lived in a small hamlet surrounded by rolling hills.”

3. proper noun

A village in Denmark, the setting of William Shakespeare’s play of the same name.

“The play ‘Hamlet’ is a tragic story about a prince who seeks revenge in the village of Elsinore, Denmark, but was also inspired by the real-life hamlet of the same name.”

4. noun

A small, isolated community or group of people.

“The isolated hamlet was a haven for artists and writers seeking solitude.”