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neigh·bor·hood

neighborhood

 
 
pronunciation:
neI br hUd
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Your neighborhood is the area of your town or city that you live in. Your neighborhood is made up of the buildings and streets that are around you every day.
George lives in a quiet neighborhood where not many kids live.
 
synonyms:
block, quarter
similar words:
area, community, district, region
definition 2: Your neighborhood is the entire group of people who live in the area that you live in.
Liam's neighborhood is very friendly. Most of the people get together every year for a large picnic.
synonyms:
community
similar words:
folks, neighbors, people, public, street
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