neighbour

British  

/ ˈneɪbə /

noun

1. a person who lives near or next to another

2. 1. a person or thing near or next to another

   2. ( as modifier )

      neighbour states

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verb

1. to be or live close (to a person or thing)

Other Word Forms

• neighbouring adjective
• neighbourless adjective

Etymology

Origin of neighbour

Old English nēahbūr, from nēah _nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see _boor

Example Sentences

The RN is as ever limited by its enemies' willingness to unite against it, as in Marseille and neighbouring Toulon.

From BBC

Also, the Spanish grid's voltage range is greater than that of many of its neighbours, giving it limited margin in the case of voltage surges that might lead to a disconnection.

From BBC

"In the supermarket, you find luxury products, sea urchins or Dom Perignon champagne, and vegetables have become extremely expensive," pushing some people to do their shopping in a neighbouring town.

From Barron's

The little food she last ate had come from a neighbour, and even that was not enough to stretch beyond a single meal.

From BBC

"To me it felt like there was a journey of exploring relationships with neighbours and people around them. I think some of those were healthy relationships and maybe some were more complicated."

From BBC