Meaning & use

neighborhood

noun·Everyday

A district or area within a town or city where people live, often with a shared identity.

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They moved to a quiet neighborhood close to several good schools.

The old neighborhood had changed a lot since she last visited as a child.

A note on using this word

Neighborhood emphasizes a local, residential area, smaller and more personal than a city district or region.

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