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vicinage

vicinage

8.6
The area near a particular place, like local streets and shops
  • noun
  • /vɪˈsɪnɪdʒ/
translation icon : vecindario
  • The quiet vicinage was known for its friendly residents.

Examples

  • The vicinage of the park is very peaceful.

  • She enjoyed walking through the peaceful vicinage every morning before work.

  • Shops and cafes in the vicinage make the area lively and convenient.

  • Many families live in the vicinage of the school.

  • The vicinage around the historical site is filled with charming cafes and shops.

  • Residents in the vicinage often gather for community events in the local park.

  • The developer chose this location due to the thriving vicinage and its accessibility.

Synonyms

vicinity
vsvicinage
129 3.7

The area near a place, for example shops or houses

is broader, meaning general nearness not limited to the surrounding area
proximity
vsvicinage
112 4.2

Nearness in space, time, or relationship

focuses more on nearby area and surroundings rather than time or relation
nearness
vsvicinage
4 1.0

The state of being close in place, time, or feeling

also refers to the actual surrounding area rather than only the abstract state
closeness
vsvicinage
4 2.3

How near one thing is to another in space

includes the physical surrounding area in addition to that general quality
purlieu
vsvicinage
  • Archaic
9.9

An area near a town or city, often quieter than the center

covers nearby regions in general rather than only outlying districts

Antonyms

distance
739 1.0

Amount of space between two points or places

remoteness
3 4.8

Being far away in place, time, or connection

How Near

vicinity
129 3.7
vicinage
8.6
distance
274 1.1

Surface Forms

vicinage singular
vicinages plural

Etymology

The word vicinage comes from the Latin vicinus, meaning 'neighbor', and shares the same root as vicinity. So vicinage refers to the area 'near' a place, the local neighborhood.