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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South Korea's president has proposed talks with its northern neighbour on officially ending the war between the two that is technically still active.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
There was no boat, no rescue team and no neighbour available to help.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
However, neighbour Thailand has been leading an effort to bring Myanmar back in the diplomatic fold, both bilaterally and through the regional bloc.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 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
Not that this Robin Wood was not a good fellow: he was a good chap, and a good neighbour too.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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