propinquity

noun

Definition of propinquitynext
as in proximity
the state or condition of being near local housing prices, thanks to the propinquity of an especially picturesque beach, are out of the reach of many would-be buyers

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“Propinquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propinquity. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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