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Vicinity
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the area near or surrounding a particular place
Example
The offensive odor from the sewage treatment plant permeated the air in the vicinity.
The hotel is conveniently located in the vicinity of popular tourist attractions.
The wild animal in the vicinity poses a threat to campers.
The Geiger counter detected high levels of radiation in the vicinity of the radioactive material.
Marine life in the vicinity of the seaquake's epicenter may be affected by changes in underwater pressure and currents.
