- a variation of neighbor.
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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Nepal's government denied that it had ordered the change, though the country is acutely aware of how sensitive the issue of Tibet is to its giant northern neighbour China.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Shahid Iftakhar, prosecuting, said the "neighbour dispute" between Duffy and Ptohides, potentially caused £565 of damage.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
A neighbour told them water had poured into their own property after hearing a loud blast.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The young female, his neighbour of the mud-flats, was in her first year.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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