Dorp
noun
A small village, usually in South Africa.
We travelled through several dorps on our way to Cape Town.
Often appears as...
- small dorp
- rural dorp
noun
A small village, usually in South Africa.
We travelled through several dorps on our way to Cape Town.
Often appears as...
- small dorp
- rural dorp
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Usage
Used specifically for small villages in South Africa, not any village worldwide.
His grandmother stayed in a quaint dorp outside Johannesburg.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Understanding 'dorp' may give insight into South African geography and culture.
She learned local recipes while visiting the dorp.
Pro Tip 3/3Size Importance
'Dorp' implies a place with fewer amenities and a smaller population than a town.
They enjoyed the peace in the small dorp.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Usage
Used specifically for small villages in South Africa, not any village worldwide.
His grandmother stayed in a quaint dorp outside Johannesburg.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Understanding 'dorp' may give insight into South African geography and culture.
She learned local recipes while visiting the dorp.
Pro Tip 3/3Size Importance
'Dorp' implies a place with fewer amenities and a smaller population than a town.
They enjoyed the peace in the small dorp.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Usage
Used specifically for small villages in South Africa, not any village worldwide.
His grandmother stayed in a quaint dorp outside Johannesburg.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Understanding 'dorp' may give insight into South African geography and culture.
She learned local recipes while visiting the dorp.
Pro Tip 3/3Size Importance
'Dorp' implies a place with fewer amenities and a smaller population than a town.
They enjoyed the peace in the small dorp.
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