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vicinage

noun

ˈvi-sə-nij

Definition of vicinage

as in vicinity

an adjoining region or space potential jurors were to be drawn from the vicinage in which the crime occurred

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Recent Examples of vicinage Of the 28 judgeships in vicinage 15, which is made up of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, there are nine vacancies. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2023

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vicinity

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Compared with larger resort-spas in the vicinity, Azure’s more relaxed, personal vibes stand out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The puzzling question has been that, considering the high competition from other sourcing regions in the vicinity, including Vietnam and Bangladesh, and facing relatively higher labor costs, how can Thailand continue to stay in the game?

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

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