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Translate files Neighborhood
/ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A region or area in proximity to a place; especially a residential area.
She loves the sense of community in her neighborhood.
The people living near one another.
The neighborhood came together to support the local food bank.
The surroundings or proximity to a particular place.
The new store is opening in my neighborhood next week.
A subdivision of a larger city or town.
They moved to a different neighborhood to find a larger house.
Etymology
From the Middle English 'neighbore' and 'hood', related to neighbors and the condition or state of being.
Common Phrases and Expressions
good neighbor
A friendly and helpful nearby resident.
neighborhood watch
A community safety program where residents monitor each other’s property.
in the neighborhood
In the vicinity or nearby area.
Related Words
neighbor
A person living near or next door.
community
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Slang Meanings
The hood
He grew up in the hood and knows the streets well.
The block
Everyone on the block is really close and helps each other out.