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Definition
A neighbourhood is a social community within a city, town, or village.
DETAILED FACTS
Elements
A neighbourhood is made up of families, who live near each other as neighbours.
Characteristics
There is a lot of face-to-face interaction among them.
Functions
Neighbourhoods have many benefits for the members.
A strong and closely related neighbourhood is a safe environment for the children to grow up.
Mothers and girls can also learn certain skills, like cooking and knitting from each other, with little or no money.
There are many enjoyable neoghbourhood activities, too, like sports and celebrations.
Neighbourhoods also protect the families from crimes.
Functions
