Vicinity

/vəˈsɪnɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The area near or surrounding a particular place.
There are several parks in the vicinity of the school.
Proximity; closeness in relation or position.
He lives in the vicinity of the beach, which is a great perk.
The condition of being near or close to something.
The vicinity of the airport makes this hotel very convenient for travelers.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'vicinitas', meaning neighborhood.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the vicinity:
In the area surrounding a specific place.
within the vicinity:
Inside or nearby the area.
vicinity of:
In the area surrounding something.

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