Neighbourhood

Pronunciation

/ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

Definitions

• Noun: A district or community within a town or city, typically one with definable boundaries and a sense of local identity. It can also refer to the immediate area surrounding a place or location. For example: “We live in a quiet residential neighbourhood.”

  • As a collective noun: The people living near each other; neighbours. Example: “The whole neighbourhood came together for the annual block party.”

Phrases

• In the neighbourhood of: Approximately or around (a number or amount). Example: “The cost was in the neighbourhood of $10,000.”
• Neighbourhood watch: A group of local residents who organize to monitor and deter criminal activity in their community. Example: “They started a neighbourhood watch after a series of break-ins.”
• Good-neighbour policy: A diplomatic approach that seeks friendly and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new playground will be a great addition to our neighbourhood.”
• “Let’s canvass the entire neighbourhood to distribute flyers about the charity event.”
• “She grew up in a close-knit neighbourhood where everyone knew each other.”

Synonyms

• District
• Community
• Vicinity
• Area
• Locale
• Quarter
• Locality
• Region
• Environs
• Adjacent areas
• Surroundings
• Zone