/prɑːkˈsɪməti/
prox·im·ity
BrE /prɒkˈsɪməti/
NAmE /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
[U]
~ (of sb/sth) (to sb/sth)
(formal)
the state of being near sb/sth in distance or time
a house in the proximity of (= near) the motorway
The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular.
The area has a number of schools in close proximity to each other.
the death of two members of her family in close proximity