Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.
neighborhood
This term evokes a sense of shared space and social proximity. It often carries a warm, communal connotation, suggesting a network of neighbors who recognize and interact with one another, rather than just a geographic boundary on a map. In a social or political context, the word can signal class or socioeconomic status. Describing a neighborhood as "up-and-coming" or "run-down" provides an immediate mental image of the environment's economic health and the lifestyle of the people living there.
Countable when referring to a distinct residential district (three different neighborhoods). Uncountable when referring to the general vicinity or proximity of a location (in the neighborhood of the office).