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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Drones have emerged as a key weapon in the conflict, which was sparked by Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of its neighbour.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Smith called the project "a multi-decade commitment" that carries "an obligation to be a good neighbour".
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Another neighbour, Bhavesh Shah, said Machchhar often returned to the family home in the Mumbai suburb of Tilak Nagar and was always ready to help.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Greece also feels threatened by a far bigger, immediate neighbour.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Preserved for me alone, much as Manderley was preserved for my neighbour.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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