neighbourhood


Definition: Meaning of, neighbourhood in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈneɪbəhʊd /

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neighbourhood neighbourhoods
[British English] [] [countable]
  1. an area of a town or city
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  2. the neighbourhood the area around you or around a particular place, or the people who live there
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  3. (something) in the neighbourhood of £500/30% etc a little more or a little less than a particular number or amount [=  approximately]
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neighbourhood used in phrases

  • neighbourhood watch (noun)
    1. a system, organized by a group of neighbours, in which members of the group regularly watch each other's houses in order to prevent crime
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