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vicinity

UK
/vɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ti/
US
/vəˈsɪn.ɪ.ti/

Translations

vicinitynoun
vicinities
pl
UK
/vɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ti/
US
/vəˈsɪn.ɪ.ti/
proximitéPour l’idée de rapprochement spatial ou relationnel.
The vicinity of the two countries has led to a strong cultural exchange.
La proximité des deux pays a favorisé un fort échange culturel.
environsLe plus courant pour désigner la zone située autour d’un lieu.
There are several good restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel.
Il y a plusieurs bons restaurants dans les environs de l'hôtel.
Additional translations
voisinagePlus fréquent dans un registre un peu plus abstrait ou soutenu.
Synonyms
locale
environment
district
region
area
surroundings
proximity
neighborhood

Definitions

vicinitynoun
The area near or surrounding a particular place.
There are several good restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel.
Proximity in space or relationship.
The vicinity of the two countries has led to a strong cultural exchange.
An approximate amount or number, especially in the fixed phrase “in the vicinity of”, meaning “about” or “roughly”.
The project will cost in the vicinity of $2 million.
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