vicinity

/vəˈsɪnəti/
noun
  1. The area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood.
    • The police searched the vicinity for any witnesses.
    • Birds from the vicinity gather at the pond every morning.
    • There are several good restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel.
  2. The state of being near in space or relationship; proximity.
    • Living in close vicinity to the park is a big advantage.
    • The vicinity of the airport means we can hear planes all day.
    • The two houses are in close vicinity to each other.
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