Herria
Herria is a term rooted in the Basque language that is used in several related, but distinct, senses to denote a community, locality, or people. In Basque, the word derives from herri, meaning village or town, with the definite article suffix -a, yielding a noun that can mean “the town” or, more broadly, “the people.” The exact sense depends on context and usage.
In everyday Basque, herria can refer to the local community or homeland. It appears in expressions such
Geographically, herria is not a single internationally recognized political entity. It shows up in place names
Culturally, the concept of herria often aligns with ideas of local governance, mutual aid, and cultural heritage,
See also: Basque language, Herri, Herrialde, Basque Country.