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a sense of place

feeling of a location's character

A sense of place is a feeling that a location has its own special character.

B2 common speech & writing

expression

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What did you like about the village?

It had a real sense of place, with old houses and a busy market.

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The local food gives the neighbourhood a strong sense of place.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: a sense for place

Say: a sense of place

Use "of," not "for," in this phrase.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

have a sense of place; give someone a sense of place

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The local food gives the neighbourhood a strong sense of place.

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a sense of place

feeling of a location's character

“The local food gives the neighbourhood a strong sense of place.”

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