Contiguity

usgb/ˌkɑːntɪˈɡjuːəti/
noun

The state of touching or being next to each other.

The contiguity of the two states leads to frequent border disputes.
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Often appears as...

  • geographical contiguity
  • contiguity of events

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Physical Touching

Contiguity implies direct contact, where objects share a common border.

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The garden's contiguity to the house made it an ideal play area for the kids.
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Geographical Borders

Contiguity often relates to geography, such as borders between countries, states, or districts.

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The cultural similarities are due to the historical contiguity of these nations.
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Cause for Conflict

Contiguity can be a reason for disputes when adjacent areas compete for resources.

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Their contiguity to the river has led to longstanding water rights conflicts between the farmers.
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