Dorp/dɔːrp/ Definition 1 of 1Pro 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.