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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Another neighbour, Nigeria, which has more strained relations, said it viewed the situation "with deep concern".
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
In short, as the only Nato member to share a border with Iran, Turkey has to balance its relationship with military allies and maintaining a relationship with its close economic neighbour.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, on a visit to Australia, supported security cooperation with key defence backer Washington and neighbour Seoul.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Last week, South Korea's president proposed talks with its northern neighbour on officially ending the war between the two that is technically still active since an armistice was signed in 1953.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The other giants spread out quickly in a large circle, each giant about twenty yards from his neighbour, preparing for the game they were going to play.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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