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Shtetl

Noun:

A small Jewish town or village in Eastern Europe.

Example sentence:

The shtetl of Anatevka, depicted in the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," captures the close-knit nature of Jewish communities in the early 20th century.

Noun:

A small, rural community, often associated with simple or traditional values.

Example sentence:

She left the bustling city life behind in search of a peaceful shtetl where she could reconnect with nature.

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