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neighbourhood

noun
NAY-buh-huud/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/NAY-bur-huud/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

Pluralneighbourhoods

US spellingneighborhood

9 meanings of neighbourhood

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  1. 1
    area near homenouncountable
    An area of a town or city, especially the part around where you live.

    There are lots of children in our neighbourhood.

    She walks her dog around the neighbourhood every evening.

    UsageSay you live in a neighbourhood.

    Similararea, district, locality, vicinity

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  2. 2
    nounusually singular
    All the people who live in an area.

    The whole neighbourhood came out to watch the fireworks.

    The loud music kept the neighbourhood awake all night.

    UsageOften the whole neighbourhood or half the neighbourhood.

    Similarcommunity

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  3. 3
    nouncountable or uncountable
    The state of being close to something.

    Parents were unhappy about a new pub opening in the neighbourhood of the school.

    There are three good beaches in the neighbourhood of the campsite.

    UsageUsually in the neighbourhood of a place, meaning near it.

    Similarproximity, nearness, closeness

    Oppositedistance, remoteness

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Origin

It is neighbour + -hood.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact