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vicinity Synonyms

Another word for vicinity

Choosing another word for vicinity depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The area near or surrounding a particular place; a neighborhood or local district.

Usage Example

"There are several excellent museums and public parks in the immediate neighborhood of the hotel."

Strongest
neighborhood
environs
Strong
locality
surroundings
precincts
purlieus

• noun (Context 2)

The state or fact of being near in space, relationship, or approximate degree.

Usage Example

"The total cost of the renovation is expected to be in the proximity of fifty thousand dollars."

Strongest
proximity
nearness
closeness
Strong
propinquity
contiguity

Opposites of vicinity

The opposite of vicinity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

distance
remoteness
farness
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• Nearby Words

viceroy
vichy
vicia
vicinity
vicious
viciously
viciousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vicinity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vicinity
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