neighbourhood
Britishnoun
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the immediate environment; surroundings; vicinity
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a district where people live
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the people in a particular area; neighbours
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neighbourly feeling
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maths the set of all points whose distance from a given point is less than a specified value
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(modifier) of or for a neighbourhood
a neighbourhood community worker
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approximately (a given number)
Example Sentences
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Houston's historic Old Braeswood neighbourhood is affluent and tree-lined.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Around Versova, a densely populated neighbourhood on the city's northwest, at least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental submarine cables, external come ashore within six kilometres of one another.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"What happened was between us Nigeriens," said one shopkeeper from the Route Tchanga neighbourhood near the airport.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
People were sharing walking routes online, complete with neighbourhood guides and curated recommendations.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Yes, indeed,” cried Mrs. Bennet, offended by his manner of mentioning a country neighbourhood.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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