1. a surrounding area or neighborhood; vicinity
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. the residents of a particular neighborhood or local area
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The new shopping center will serve the entire vicinage.
• Crime rates in this vicinage have decreased significantly.
• The vicinage was concerned about the proposed construction project.
• She knew everyone in her vicinage quite well.
• The vicinage gathered to discuss local issues.
• Property values in the vicinage have risen steadily.