neighbour

British

/ ˈneɪbə /

noun

a person who lives near or next to another
1. a person or thing near or next to another
2. ( as modifier )
  
  neighbour states

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verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of neighbour

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

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