Definitions
- Referring to a specific area or district within a city or town. - Talking about the people who live in a particular area or community. - Describing the physical and social characteristics of a particular area or locality.
- Referring to the area surrounding a particular place or location. - Talking about the immediate area or region near a particular point. - Describing the proximity of one place to another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a specific area or region.
- 2Both words describe a particular location or place.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about proximity or distance.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Neighbourhood refers to a specific area or district within a city or town, while vicinity refers to the area surrounding a particular place or location.
- 2Usage: Neighbourhood is more commonly used to describe a residential area or community, while vicinity is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Focus: Neighbourhood emphasizes the people and social characteristics of a particular area, while vicinity focuses more on the physical location and surroundings.
- 4Connotation: Neighbourhood has a positive connotation of community and familiarity, while vicinity can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Neighbourhood and vicinity are both words that describe a specific area or region. However, neighbourhood refers to a particular district or community within a city or town, while vicinity refers to the area surrounding a particular place or location. Additionally, neighbourhood emphasizes the social characteristics of an area, while vicinity focuses more on the physical surroundings.
