neighbourhood
Britishnoun
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the immediate environment; surroundings; vicinity
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a district where people live
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the people in a particular area; neighbours
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neighbourly feeling
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maths the set of all points whose distance from a given point is less than a specified value
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(modifier) of or for a neighbourhood
a neighbourhood community worker
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approximately (a given number)
Example Sentences
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Renters are paying an average of at least £1,000 a month for a new tenancy in more than half of British neighbourhoods, according to data shared with the BBC.
From BBC
The grand palace in the luxury Palmeraie neighbourhood of Marrakech has been described as an architectural masterpiece, built by 1,300 craftsmen and featuring ornate carvings and mosaics.
From BBC
It's a vibrant neighbourhood, popular with young people and tourists - but it's also said to be a hotspot for e-bike clutter.
From BBC
Franco had worked with Rio de Janeiro's city council to oppose housing developments in poorer neighbourhoods that were a source of income for militia groups.
From BBC
They began by fixing the pictures of some of the missing to lamp posts, the sound of their tape tearing across the noise of neighbourhood dogs which barked aggressively when they passed by homes.
From BBC
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