və̇ˌlejəˈtu̇rə noun
also vil·le·gia·ture və̇ˌlāzhəˈtu̇(ə)r
( -s )
Etymology: villeggiatura from Italian, from villeggiato (past participle of villeggiare to reside in a country villa, from villa ) + -ura -ure; villegiature from French villégiature, from Italian villeggiatura — more at villa
1. : residence in the country for a holiday : a country holiday
go into villeggiatura at the farm — W.J.Locke
2. : a place that is suitable for a holiday from the city : rural or suburban retreat