Neighbourhood
noun
The area or surrounding places that someone lives in or a group of people live in.
I like to take walks around my neighbourhood in the evenings.
Often appears as...
- neighbourhood store
- neighbourhood playground
noun
The people living in a certain area and considered as a group.
The neighbourhood organized a clean-up drive.
Often appears as...
- friendly neighbourhood
- neighbourhood watch
noun
In mathematics, a set of points surrounding a certain point.
The set of all points in some fixed distance is a neighbourhood in a metric space.
Often appears as...
- neighbourhood of a point
- neighbourhood in a space
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Technical
noun
In computing, a set of nodes that are accessible from a given node in a graph or network.
In graph theory, a node and its neighbours form a subgraph.
Often appears as...
- neighbourhood of a node
- neighbourhood search
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Technical
noun
The area or surrounding places that someone lives in or a group of people live in.
I like to take walks around my neighbourhood in the evenings.
Often appears as...
- neighbourhood store
- neighbourhood playground
noun
The people living in a certain area and considered as a group.
The neighbourhood organized a clean-up drive.
Often appears as...
- friendly neighbourhood
- neighbourhood watch
noun
In mathematics, a set of points surrounding a certain point.
The set of all points in some fixed distance is a neighbourhood in a metric space.
Often appears as...
- neighbourhood of a point
- neighbourhood in a space
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In computing, a set of nodes that are accessible from a given node in a graph or network.
In graph theory, a node and its neighbours form a subgraph.
Often appears as...
- neighbourhood of a node
- neighbourhood search
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Area Identity
Neighbourhood can imply characteristics or a reputation linked to an area.
The Elmwood neighbourhood is known for its historic homes and vibrant community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Residential
Neighbourhoods aren't always residential; some refer to industrial or commercial areas.
The warehouse neighbourhood is rather deserted at night.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuances
The concept of 'neighbourhood' varies globally; it may hold different societal implications.
In her hometown, the neighbourhood is the central hub of social life.
Pro Tip 1/3Area Identity
Neighbourhood can imply characteristics or a reputation linked to an area.
The Elmwood neighbourhood is known for its historic homes and vibrant community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Residential
Neighbourhoods aren't always residential; some refer to industrial or commercial areas.
The warehouse neighbourhood is rather deserted at night.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuances
The concept of 'neighbourhood' varies globally; it may hold different societal implications.
In her hometown, the neighbourhood is the central hub of social life.
Pro Tip 1/3Area Identity
Neighbourhood can imply characteristics or a reputation linked to an area.
The Elmwood neighbourhood is known for its historic homes and vibrant community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Residential
Neighbourhoods aren't always residential; some refer to industrial or commercial areas.
The warehouse neighbourhood is rather deserted at night.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuances
The concept of 'neighbourhood' varies globally; it may hold different societal implications.
In her hometown, the neighbourhood is the central hub of social life.
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How do cancer cells...
And growth seems like a simple thing because when we think of it, we typically think of someone getting taller or, later in life, wider, but to cells, growth isn't simple. Cell division is an intricate chemical dance that's part individual, part community-driven. And in a neighborhood of 100 trillion cells,
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Alex Steffen: The...
And people are embracing this. All around the world, we're seeing more and more people embrace this walkshed life. People are saying that it's moving from the idea of the dream home to the dream neighborhood. And when you layer that over with the kind of ubiquitous communications that we're starting to see,
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Protecting a Penguin...
we were allowed to leave the city so this is the neighborhood where this colony started and clarita was one of the first females that settled down in this colony she was very brave because there was a lot of human disturbance in those times and we protected this colony for over 10
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How to disrupt...
grandmother or a school bus driver like my mom or a hairdresser and while all these job all these were considered good jobs in my neighborhood it's safe to say that none of them will lead to a solid middle-class life with a comfortable retirement package and enough to pay
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Why are sloths so slow?...
They descend from the canopy just once a week for a bathroom break. When sloths do move, it's not very fast. It would take a sloth about five minutes to cross an average neighborhood street. This unhurried approach to life means that sloths don't need very much muscle.
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
So honeybees are important for their role in the economy as well as in agriculture. Here you can see some pictures of what are called green roofs, or urban agriculture. We're familiar with the image on the left that shows a local neighborhood garden in the South End.
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Alice Goffman: How we're...
who are living in neighborhoods where violence is an everyday problem, we're asking these kids to walk the thinnest possible line -- to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges?
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Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
measures are being taken to protect communities. Meteorologists closely monitor storm fronts in high-risk areas and try to forecast possible tornadic events. In doing so, they help mitigate damages to neighborhoods and save countless lives,
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
although charger has not gone far away he rarely spends time with his family but his presence in the neighborhood keeps away young males looking for territory who might attack the cubs the male cubs are already becoming
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Nathalie Cabrol: How...
then we would answer questions such as, are we alone in the solar system? Where are we coming from? Do we have family in the neighborhood? Is there life beyond our solar system?
Video examples
How do cancer cells...
And growth seems like a simple thing because when we think of it, we typically think of someone getting taller or, later in life, wider, but to cells, growth isn't simple. Cell division is an intricate chemical dance that's part individual, part community-driven. And in a neighborhood of 100 trillion cells,
Video examples
Alex Steffen: The...
And people are embracing this. All around the world, we're seeing more and more people embrace this walkshed life. People are saying that it's moving from the idea of the dream home to the dream neighborhood. And when you layer that over with the kind of ubiquitous communications that we're starting to see,
Video examples
Protecting a Penguin...
we were allowed to leave the city so this is the neighborhood where this colony started and clarita was one of the first females that settled down in this colony she was very brave because there was a lot of human disturbance in those times and we protected this colony for over 10
Video examples
How to disrupt...
grandmother or a school bus driver like my mom or a hairdresser and while all these job all these were considered good jobs in my neighborhood it's safe to say that none of them will lead to a solid middle-class life with a comfortable retirement package and enough to pay
Video examples
Why are sloths so slow?...
They descend from the canopy just once a week for a bathroom break. When sloths do move, it's not very fast. It would take a sloth about five minutes to cross an average neighborhood street. This unhurried approach to life means that sloths don't need very much muscle.
Video examples
Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
So honeybees are important for their role in the economy as well as in agriculture. Here you can see some pictures of what are called green roofs, or urban agriculture. We're familiar with the image on the left that shows a local neighborhood garden in the South End.
Video examples
Alice Goffman: How we're...
who are living in neighborhoods where violence is an everyday problem, we're asking these kids to walk the thinnest possible line -- to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges?
Video examples
Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
measures are being taken to protect communities. Meteorologists closely monitor storm fronts in high-risk areas and try to forecast possible tornadic events. In doing so, they help mitigate damages to neighborhoods and save countless lives,
Video examples
Best Tiger Cub Moments...
although charger has not gone far away he rarely spends time with his family but his presence in the neighborhood keeps away young males looking for territory who might attack the cubs the male cubs are already becoming
Video examples
Nathalie Cabrol: How...
then we would answer questions such as, are we alone in the solar system? Where are we coming from? Do we have family in the neighborhood? Is there life beyond our solar system?
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
My perspective is never gonna change on that... We've got to do a much better job to take care of poor people, because you cannot put all the poor people in bad neighborhoods, send them to bad schools, and say, 'Good luck in life.' That's just not right.
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Gary Payton
American Athlete
My dad was known as a mean guy. He never smiled, and he had 'Mr. Mean' put on his license plate. But he was one of the neighborhood dads who looked out for everyone. He would take kids in and help them out.
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Jared Polis
American Politician
There are a lot of children in our country that, because of their neighborhood or socio-economic status, do not have the opportunity to attend a good school that will prepare them for life's challenges.
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George Hill
American Athlete
I never thought I'd be anything, coming from a rough neighborhood. So my character was built on the street. I had to know how to carry myself; I had to act like I was older than I was.
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Jim Justice
American Politician
Our great state is filled with heroes from all walks of life who work on the front lines to keep our neighborhoods safe and respond to a crisis at the drop of the hat.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security of the streets.
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Jane Byrne
American Politician
But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.
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Johnny Ramone
American Musician
I never felt out of control. It was just the way I lived my life. I was the neighborhood bully.
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Lil Baby
American Musician
Young Thug, he gave me all the jewels. He literally paid me to leave the neighborhood.
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Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
I was raised in a desegregated neighborhood.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
My perspective is never gonna change on that... We've got to do a much better job to take care of poor people, because you cannot put all the poor people in bad neighborhoods, send them to bad schools, and say, 'Good luck in life.' That's just not right.
Quote examples
Gary Payton
American Athlete
My dad was known as a mean guy. He never smiled, and he had 'Mr. Mean' put on his license plate. But he was one of the neighborhood dads who looked out for everyone. He would take kids in and help them out.
Quote examples
Jared Polis
American Politician
There are a lot of children in our country that, because of their neighborhood or socio-economic status, do not have the opportunity to attend a good school that will prepare them for life's challenges.
Quote examples
George Hill
American Athlete
I never thought I'd be anything, coming from a rough neighborhood. So my character was built on the street. I had to know how to carry myself; I had to act like I was older than I was.
Quote examples
Jim Justice
American Politician
Our great state is filled with heroes from all walks of life who work on the front lines to keep our neighborhoods safe and respond to a crisis at the drop of the hat.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security of the streets.
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Jane Byrne
American Politician
But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.
Quote examples
Johnny Ramone
American Musician
I never felt out of control. It was just the way I lived my life. I was the neighborhood bully.
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Lil Baby
American Musician
Young Thug, he gave me all the jewels. He literally paid me to leave the neighborhood.
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Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
I was raised in a desegregated neighborhood.
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