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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dorp

/dɔːrp/ noun · British & US

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What does dorp mean?

noun

A small village or hamlet, especially in South Africa. A small settlement or cluster of houses.

Example

"The dorp was surrounded by rolling hills and a sparkling stream."

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Synonyms for dorp

village hamlet settlement township colony outpost

Antonyms of dorp

city metropolis megacity

Rhymes with dorp

corp harp slorp tarp

Etymologically related

Dorp is a Dutch word for village or hamlet, derived from the Old Dutch word 'dorp', meaning 'settlement'. It is also related to the Old English word 'dor', meaning 'village' or 'settlement'. The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a small village or hamlet.