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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One neighbour reportedly sold their house to escape the furor.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The decision, in the midst of the biggest oil shock since the 1970s, is likely to weaken OPEC, dominated by the UAE's neighbour and rival Saudi Arabia, indicating further turbulence for markets, analysts said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that "important discussions on bilateral matters and regional developments" are ongoing with Oman, its neighbour along the strait.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Ryan Thompson is a neighbour of the Dunlops and lives close to the animal dumping ground.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Two days in the house on my own, hiding in a dark space behind a kitchen cupboard, before a neighbour organized everything, brought me here.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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