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block association

American  

noun

  1. an association of residents of a city block who work together to maintain a safe and attractive neighborhood.


Etymology

Origin of block association

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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They were the president and vice president of our block association where I lived.

From Washington Post • May 17, 2022

Mr. Anderson’s group is essentially the 81st Street block association.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2017

In a neighborhood of carefully maintained majestic brownstones and an unusually strong block association, NYRP's long-standing practice of respecting community values played an essential role in the resulting design for the space.

From Architectural Digest • May 5, 2014

Years ago these festivals were a celebration of art, a block association or a neighborhood.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2011

The block party is something we've been putting together for the last couple of years, ever since Mama became the one-woman planning committee of the block association.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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