Word NEIGHBOURHOOD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

neighbourhood

🇺🇸 [ˈneɪbərˌhʊd]

Meanings

A specific area or community within a city or town where people live close to each other, often characterized by shared amenities and a collective identity.

Examples

• They moved to a quiet neighbourhood.
• The neighbourhood hosts annual block parties.
• She grew up in a friendly neighbourhood.

Synonyms

community • district • vicinity

Antonyms

wilderness • desert • solitude