Neighborhood

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Neighborhood

noun

  1. The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

    "Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

  2. Close proximity, nearby area; particularly, close proximity to one's home.

    "He lives in my neighborhood."

  3. The inhabitants of a residential area.

    "The fire alarmed the neighborhood."

  4. A formal or informal division of a municipality or region.

    "We have just moved to a pleasant neighborhood."

  5. An approximate amount.

    "He must be making in the neighborhood of $200,000 per year."

Anagrams of Neighborhood

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

proximityquartervicinity