Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

VICINITY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word vicinity. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word vicinity. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
vicinal

Best Alternative Words for VICINITY

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
locality
nounn
noun

• a surrounding or nearby region

neighborhood
nounn
noun

• a surrounding or nearby region

• people living near one another

• the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of')

• an area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community)

area
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

• a subject of study

• a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve

• a particular environment or walk of life

• a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

• the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

district
nounn
noun

• a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

verb

• regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns

quarter
nounn
noun

• one of four equal parts

• a district of a city having some distinguishing character

• (football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided

• a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour

• one of four periods into which the school year is divided

• a fourth part of a year; three months

• one of the four major division of the compass

• a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds)

• a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds)

• a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar

• an unspecified person

• the rear part of a ship

• piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp

• clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent

verb

• provide housing for (military personnel)

• pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him

• divide into quarters

• divide by four; divide into quarters

region
nounn
noun

• the extended spatial location of something

• a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve

• a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth

• the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of')

• a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about

surroundings
nounn
noun

• the environmental condition

• the area in which something exists or lives

neighbourhood
nounn
noun

• a surrounding or nearby region

• people living near one another

neck of the woods
nounn
noun

• a surrounding or nearby region

Best Hypernyms For VICINITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vicinity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
area district locale locality neighborhood region section surrounding surroundings territory zone

Alternatives for LOCALITY

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen