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closed neighborhood

[kloʊzd ˈneɪbərˌhʊd]
nounpl: closed neighborhoods
vizinhança fechada; bairro fechado
1. In topology, the closure of a neighborhood; a set that contains a neighborhood and all its limit points
In mathematics, a closed neighborhood includes the boundary points of the original neighborhood.
Em matemática, uma vizinhança fechada inclui os pontos de fronteira da vizinhança original.
2. A residential area with restricted access, typically gated or enclosed, accessible only to residents and authorized visitors
They moved into a closed neighborhood with security gates and surveillance cameras.
Eles se mudaram para um bairro fechado com portões de segurança e câmeras de vigilância.
Synonyms
gated communityenclosed neighborhoodrestricted communitysecured neighborhood
Antonyms
open neighborhoodpublic neighborhoodunrestricted area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro fechado; condomínio fechado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
condomínio; loteamento fechado
frequently used in metropolitan areas
Rio de Janeiro
bairro fechado; comunidade fechada
common in residential areas
Portugal
bairro fechado; zona residencial vedada
less common than in Brazil; more formal terminology used

Related Idioms & Phrases

gated community
exclusive residential area
secured perimeter
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