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neigh·bor·hood
 neighborhood
- pronunciation:
- neI
b
 r
hUd
- phrases:
- in the neighborhood of
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the area or district near some place or thing, or a local area that has distinguishing characteristics.
He lives in an Italian neighborhood.- synonyms:
- block, locality, precinct, quarter
- similar words:
- area, community, district, region, vicinity, ward
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| definition 2: |
the people collectively who live in such an area.
- synonyms:
- community
- similar words:
- citizenry, folks, neighbors, people, populace, public, street
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| definition 3: |
(informal) approximate range.
His salary must be in the neighborhood of $60,000 a year. |
| related words: |
locality, location, part |
| phrase: |
in the neighborhood of |
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