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Neighborhood
01
an area or district of a town or city that forms a community
Example
I grew up in a small, rural neighborhood outside the city.
She moved to a residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets.
The neighborhood we moved to is renowned for its excellent schools.
1.1
people who live in a particular district or area of a town or city
Example
It 's nice to have a good relationship with your neighborhood.
Our neighborhood holds a carol singing event every Christmas.
The neighborhood gathered for the annual community picnic.
1.2
the area around someone, somewhere, or something
Example
He was hesitant to leave the neighborhood of London.
Despite the job opportunity elsewhere, she was reluctant to move from the neighborhood of her family.
Apartments in the neighborhood of downtown New York City come with a premium price tag.
02
the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of')
Example
The company 's revenue for the quarter is in the neighborhood of $ 5 million.
The cost of the renovation project is in the neighborhood of $10,000.
The temperature is expected to be in the neighborhood of 30 degrees Celsius today.
