proximity [proximities]◼◼◼(closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship) noun [UK: prɒk.ˈsɪ.mɪ.ti] [US: prakˈsɪ.mə.ti]They want to build a hotel in proximity to the beach. = Ils veulent construire un hôtel à proximité de la plage.