Definition of vicinity

vicinitynoun

lân cận

/vəˈsɪnəti//vəˈsɪnəti/

The word "vicinity" is derived from the Latin words "vicus," meaning "place" or "community," and the suffix "-inity," which is used to form nouns indicating a relationship or condition. In Latin, the phrase "vicinitas" referred to the state of being adjacent or near to something, such as a place or a person. The English word "vicinity" was first used in the 14th century to refer to the area or district surrounding a particular place, person, or thing. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include not only geographical location but also metaphorical proximity, such as being close to or familiar with someone or something. Today, "vicinity" is used to describe both physical and metaphorical closeness, and is often used in phrases such as "in the vicinity of" or "close to."

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Example:
  • The new restaurant is located in the vicinity of the shopping mall.

    Nhà hàng mới nằm gần trung tâm mua sắm.

  • The park is situated in the vicinity of the apartment complex.

    Công viên nằm gần khu chung cư.

  • The hotel is nestled in the vicinity of the city's historical landmarks.

    Khách sạn nằm gần các địa danh lịch sử của thành phố.

  • The concert venue is situated in the vicinity of the city's sports stadium.

    Địa điểm tổ chức buổi hòa nhạc nằm gần sân vận động thể thao của thành phố.

  • The neighborhood coffee shop is conveniently located in the vicinity of my workplace.

    Quán cà phê gần nơi làm việc của tôi nằm ở vị trí thuận tiện.

  • The hospital is situated in the vicinity of the city's major transportation hubs.

    Bệnh viện nằm gần các trung tâm giao thông chính của thành phố.

  • The amusement park is nestled in the vicinity of the scenic lake.

    Công viên giải trí nằm gần hồ nước tuyệt đẹp.

  • The movie theater is located in the vicinity of the popular restaurant district.

    Rạp chiếu phim nằm gần khu nhà hàng nổi tiếng.

  • The artist's studio is situated in the vicinity of the bustling marketplace.

    Xưởng vẽ của nghệ sĩ nằm gần khu chợ nhộn nhịp.

  • The city's best bakeries and cafes are nestled in the vicinity of the busy central business district.

    Những tiệm bánh và quán cà phê ngon nhất thành phố nằm gần khu thương mại trung tâm sầm uất.

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