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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DR Congo's neighbour, Uganda, has also confirmed Ebola cases.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Syria had dominated its neighbour for decades following its military intervention in Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war, withdrawing only in 2005, making any new military involvement a fraught proposition.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
Maria Luisa Sanchez, a childhood family friend and neighbour, said de la Espriella has "achieved everything he has set out in life, he is a man with very strong convictions".
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Lee and Trump met at a G7 summit in France this week, where they discussed the long-running standoff between South Korea and its northern neighbour.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
They hid in the dark, cramped space, barely daring to speak except to thank their neighbour when he visited.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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