- a variation of neighbor.
neighbour
Britishnoun
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a person who lives near or next to another
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a person or thing near or next to another
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( as modifier )
neighbour states
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verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of neighbour
Old English nēahbūr, from nēah nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see boor
Example Sentences
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Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbour" had been widely tipped to win the top prize for best documentary feature.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
She went on to star in South Korea's highest grossing film of 2010 The Man from Nowhere and 2012 thriller The Neighbour, for which she received award recognition.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025
Neighbour Dave Marubbi, 53, said he called 999.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2024
Neighbour Andy Clarke, 58, said the flowers had been planted with the support of the community council and were not on the couple's land, but next to it.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024
Long ago she guessed who the sender was, for she had found out what a keen reader of character Neighbour Bessie was, and what keen intuitive powers she possessed.
From The Little Missis by Skinner, Charlotte
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