Synonyms for
Neighbourhood
Definition
A neighbourhood is a small area within a city or town where people live.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- local neighbourhood
- residential neighbourhood
- friendly neighbourhood
- neighbourhood watch
- neighbourhood dispute
- urban neighbourhood
- rural neighbourhood
- tight-knit neighbourhood
Word family
noun neighbourhood
adjective neighbourly
Usage note
While 'neighbourhood' can refer to a geographical area, it often carries connotations of community and social interaction. 'Neighborly' is the adjective form, describing someone who is friendly and helpful to those living nearby.
Example sentences
- The neighbourhood kids were playing outside.
- Our neighbourhood is having a block party next weekend.
- I love walking around my neighbourhood and seeing all the different houses.
- Everyone in our neighbourhood knows each other.
- The neighbourhood park is a great place to play.
Quotes
Love thy neighbor, and thy neighbor's neighborhood.
Neighborhoods are the building blocks of civilization, or, at least, they used to be.
Any city however small, is in fact divided into two, one the city of the poor, the other of the rich. These are at war with one another.