Aemulatio Vicini

C2 16+

Collocations of aemulatio vicini

friendly rivalry
Frequency: 70 %

The aemulatio vicini between the two neighbors turned into a friendly rivalry.

healthy competition
Frequency: 60 %

A little aemulatio vicini can lead to healthy competition among colleagues.

mutual emulation
Frequency: 50 %

The aemulatio vicini fostered a sense of mutual emulation among the students.

neighborly competition
Frequency: 45 %

The aemulatio vicini resulted in a neighborly competition to see who could grow the best garden.

Idiomatic Expressions for aemulatio vicini

  • Phrase: neighborhood rivalry
    Meaning: A competitive or antagonistic relationship between neighbors, often involving a desire to outdo or outshine one another.
    Usage: The aemulatio vicini between the two families led to constant one-upmanship in terms of home improvements and landscaping.