1. villages collectively; the condition or character of village life
Usage: rare; literary

Examples

• The author’s novel captured the essence of English villagery in the 19th century.
• She preferred the quiet villagery of the countryside to the bustle of metropolitan areas.
• The study examined the decline of traditional villagery in modern society.
• His paintings depicted the charm and simplicity of rural villagery.
• The anthropologist documented the customs and traditions of local villagery.