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Neighborhood Definition: Area & Community (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：local residential area (neighborhood)

neighborhood 🔊

/ˈneɪ.bɚ.hʊd/

The area around where you live, including the houses, streets, and local shops.

Neighborhood residential area with houses and trees

local residential area 🔊

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/ˈloʊ.kəl ˌrɛz.ɪˈdɛn.ʃəl ˈɛr.i.ə/

The physical area around one's home, including houses, streets, shops, and parks that form a distinct part of a town or city.

📁 Category：Buildings & Places 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combines 'neighbor' (one living nearby) with suffix '-hood' (state or group).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'neighbor' wearing a 'hood' (hoodie) – they live in the same area as you.

📖 Example

The neighborhood is famous for its friendly atmosphere and beautiful park. 🔊 The neighborhood is famous for its friendly atmosphere and beautiful park.

🔗 Collocations

friendly neighborhood – a neighborhood known for its welcoming residents and safe environment

neighborhood park – a public park located within a residential area

neighborhood watch – a community-based crime prevention program where residents look out for each other

🔄 Synonyms

area (n.) – A particular part of a place or region.

district (n.) – A defined administrative or geographical area within a city or town.

community (n.) – A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

🚫 Antonyms

distant area (n.) – A location far away from one's home, often with no personal connection.

isolated place (n.) – A setting that is far from others and lacks community interaction.

🌱 Derivatives

neighbor (n.) – A person living near or next door to another.

neighboring (adj.) – Located or living near by.

neighborhood watch (n.) – A community safety program.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Old English 'neahgebūr' (near dweller) plus '-hood'. In modern English, it often appears in phrases like 'neighborhood watch' and 'friendly neighborhood' to emphasize community ties.

Meaning 2：community of residents (neighborhood)

neighborhood 🔊

/ˈneɪ.bɚ.hʊd/

The people living near each other, who may know and help each other.

Neighborhood community gathering on a porch

community of residents 🔊

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/kəˈmjuː.nə.ti əv ˈrɛz.ɪ.dənts/

The people living near one another, who share a sense of mutual support, social interaction, and collective identity within a specific area.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

A strong neighborhood where people look out for each other makes the community safer and happier. 🔊 A strong neighborhood where people look out for each other makes the community safer and happier.

🔗 Collocations

neighborhood spirit – a feeling of friendliness and cooperation among people living in the same area

neighborhood gathering – a social event where residents come together

neighborhood association – an organized group of residents who work on community issues

🔄 Synonyms

community (n.) – A group of people living together in a particular area or sharing common interests.

locality (n.) – A particular place or district with its own characteristics.

vicinity (n.) – The area near or surrounding a particular place.

🚫 Antonyms

isolation (n.) – The state of being alone or separated from others.

estrangement (n.) – The state of being distant or alienated from a group.

🌱 Derivatives

neighborly (adj.) – Characteristic of a good neighbor; friendly and helpful.

neighborliness (n.) – The quality of being friendly and supportive toward neighbors.