Vicinity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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SKIP TO CONTENT vicinity /vəˈsɪnədi/ /vɪˈsɪnɪti/ IPA guide

Other forms: vicinities

If something is in your vicinity, it's in the surrounding area or nearby region — it's in the neighborhood, so to speak. If there's a garbage dump in your vicinity, you'll certainly smell it.

The noun vicinity evolved from the Latin vicinitas, which means “of or pertaining to neighbors or a neighborhood.” Not until 1796 did the word expand in meaning to also describe a “surrounding district.” Said American author Washington Irving, “A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” Slang for vicinity include neck of the woods and turf.

Definitions of vicinity

noun a surrounding or nearby region “the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville” synonyms: locality, neck of the woods, neighborhood, neighbourhood see moresee less examples: show 4 examples... hide 4 examples... Latin Quarter the region of Paris on the southern bank of the Seine; a center of artistic and student life Montmartre the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists Right Bank the region of Paris on the north bank of the Seine Charlestown a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629 types: show 8 types... hide 8 types... gold coast a rich neighborhood noted for expensive homes and luxurious living; usually along a coastal area 'hood (slang) a neighborhood place a general vicinity proximity the region close around a person or thing scenery the appearance of a place front, presence the immediate proximity of someone or something landscape an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view seascape a view of the sea type of: section a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people

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