neighbourhood
word
/ˈneɪbɝˌhʊd/
NAY-bur-huud
/nˈeɪbəhˌʊd/
NAY-buh-huud
Definition
An area within a city or town where people live, often with its own identity or community.
Usage & Nuances
More common in British English; American English uses 'neighborhood' (different spelling). Often paired with words like 'safe', 'quiet', 'residential', or 'local'. Can refer to both the physical area and the sense of community.
Spanish: vecindario - barrioPortuguese (BR): vizinhança - bairroPortuguese (PT): vizinhança - bairroChinese (Simplified): 社区 - 邻里Chinese (Traditional): 社區 - 鄰裏Hindi: पड़ोस - मोहल्लाArabic: حيّ - منطقة سكنيةBengali: পাড়া - মহল্লাRussian: район - окрестностиJapanese: 近所 - 地域Vietnamese: khu phố - khu dân cưKorean: 동네 - 이웃Turkish: mahalle - semtUrdu: محلّہ - پڑوسIndonesian: lingkungan - kawasan
Example Sentences
We live in a friendly neighbourhood.
basic
There is a new park in our neighbourhood.
basic
The neighbourhood is very quiet at night.
basic
Everyone in my neighbourhood knows each other.
natural
If you ever visit my city, I'll show you around my neighbourhood.
natural
Our neighbourhood used to be very different ten years ago.
natural