contiguity
noun
con·ti·gu·i·ty
ˌkän-tə-ˈgyü-ə-tē 
plural contiguities
: the quality or state of being contiguous : proximity
Examples of contiguity in a Sentence
because of the contiguity of the mall to the border, it attracts many shoppers from out of state
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Maps would prioritize population equality, compactness, contiguity, and communities of interest, with no favoritism toward incumbents.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Knock-on proliferation is typically the result of preexisting rivalries and heavily conditioned by geographic contiguity, as exemplified by Pakistan’s pursuit of a bomb in response to Indian proliferation.
—Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
Proximity to a central farmstead and contiguity with existing fields is important.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
In their decision, the court's liberal majority laid out criteria for evaluating the maps, including population equality, contiguity, federal laws like the Voting Rights Act and preserving communities of interest.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Knock-on proliferation is typically the result of preexisting rivalries and heavily conditioned by geographic contiguity, as exemplified by Pakistan’s pursuit of a bomb in response to Indian proliferation.
—Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
Proximity to a central farmstead and contiguity with existing fields is important.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
In their decision, the court's liberal majority laid out criteria for evaluating the maps, including population equality, contiguity, federal laws like the Voting Rights Act and preserving communities of interest.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
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“Contiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contiguity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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