SHTETL Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word shtetl. (close relations)
shtetlach
Best Alternative Words for SHTETL
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hamlet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a community of people smaller than a village • the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who hoped to avenge the murder of his father • a settlement smaller than a town | ||||||||
settlement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government • a community of people smaller than a town • a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it • the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies • something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making • an area where a group of families live together • termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities | ||||||||
town | nounn | |||||||
noun • an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city • United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844) • the people living in a municipality smaller than a city • an administrative division of a county | ||||||||
village | nounn | |||||||
noun • a community of people smaller than a town • a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century • a settlement smaller than a town |