- 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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One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said there were dozens of police officers and riot vans in the area earlier in the week.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Nepal's government denied that it had ordered the change, though the country is acutely aware of how sensitive the issue of Tibet is to its giant northern neighbour China.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
In the country's northern neighbour Slovakia, local authorities in the capital Bratislava have set up more than 30 cooling stations offering air-conditioned spaces and drinking water.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Tracy asked for recommendations for private care companies on Facebook and Harris - a former neighbour she had known for years - replied saying: "Have you forgotten about me? I'm a carer."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Two days in the house on my own, hiding in a dark space behind a kitchen cupboard, before a neighbour organized everything, brought me here.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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