neighborhood
/ˈneɪ.bər.hʊd/
NOUN
1. The area surrounding a home or place
An area or district surrounding or near a particular place, especially the residential area where someone lives.
1.1. Residential area and local community
A geographical area where people live, often characterized by shared streets, homes, facilities, and a sense of local community.
Synonyms
- area
- district
- locality
- vicinity
- neighborhood
- quarter
- precinct
- barrio
- nabe
- hood
Examples
- The children in our neighborhood often gather to play in the park after school.
- We decided to move to a new neighborhood that has great schools and friendly neighbors.
- My favorite café is just around the corner in the neighborhood where I live.
Related Words
1.2. Surrounding area and nearby places
The places, surroundings, or geographical territory located close to a particular location.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- remoteness
- distance
Examples
- The neighborhood was decorated with colorful lights for the holiday season.
Related Words
- proximity
- adjacency
- nearness
- contiguity
- surround
- environment
NOUN
2. The people living in a residential area
The inhabitants or residents of a particular neighborhood, considered collectively as a local community.
2.1. Local residents and inhabitants
The people who live within a particular residential area and form its local population or community.
Synonyms
- residents
- inhabitants
- dwellers
- populace
- citizenry
- denizens
- community
- locals
Examples
- Every summer, the neighborhood hosts a block party to bring everyone together.
Related Words
- householders
- citizens
- population
- settlers
- townspeople
NOUN
3. The quality or state of being a neighbor
The condition of living near or next to another person or place, or the quality of being neighborly.
3.1. Physical proximity and adjacency
The state of being geographically close to, next to, or sharing a boundary with another person, property, or place.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- distance
- remoteness
Related Words
- neighborliness
- juxtaposition
- connection
- neighborhood
- adjacent position
3.2. Neighborly kindness and goodwill
The friendly, considerate, and cooperative attitude shown toward people who live nearby or share a community.
Synonyms
- neighborliness
- goodwill
- friendliness
- benevolence
- kindliness
Related Words
- kindness
- courtesy
- cooperation
- hospitality
- camaraderie
NOUN
4. An approximate amount or range
An approximate quantity, number, or amount that is close to a specified value.
4.1. Approximate quantity or numerical range
A value or amount that is roughly equal to or close to a stated figure, without being exact.
Synonyms
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NOUN
5. A set of nearby points in mathematics
A set containing a point and other points sufficiently close to it, as defined within a topological or metric space.
5.1. Topological and mathematical proximity
A mathematical set that contains a given point and an open region around it, used to describe local properties in topology and mathematical analysis.
Synonyms
- open neighborhood
- neighborhood set
- vicinity
Related Words
- topological space
- open set
- metric space
- interior
- boundary
5.2. Adjacent vertices in graph theory
The set of vertices in a graph that are directly connected or adjacent to a specified vertex.
Synonyms
- adjacency set
- adjacent vertices
- vertex neighborhood