neighbour

British  

/ ˈneɪbə /

noun

1. a person who lives near or next to another

2. 1. a person or thing near or next to another

   2. ( as modifier )

      neighbour states

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verb

1. to be or live close (to a person or thing)

Other Word Forms

• neighbouring adjective
• neighbourless adjective

Etymology

Origin of neighbour

Old English nēahbūr, from nēah _nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see _boor

Example Sentences

"But normalising relations with a neighbouring authoritarian regime that doesn't recognise you, that also doesn't admit to the crimes committed during the war, is quite difficult," he added.

From Barron's

Before the export ban, Murree had sold its products in neighbouring India and Afghanistan, but also in Gulf countries and as far as the United States.

From Barron's

After the dispute flared with fresh fighting in May, the neighbours shuttered overland crossings.

From Barron's

As the two neighbours accuse each other of destabilising relations, questions are growing over whether their once close, time-tested relationship is fraying beyond repair.

From BBC

Jaishankar also noted the 1,100 tons of relief material, along with medicine and other necessary equipment, sent to India's southern neighbour in the cyclone's immediate aftermath.

From Barron's