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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She would never have suspected then that she and her next-door neighbour would be moving out just 24 months later.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The victim's friend and neighbour Fiona Houston saw the two men at his door.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Hammond said the company aimed to balance operational and safety requirements alongside a commitment to "being a good neighbour".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Australia signed a new defence alliance with Fiji on Monday, bolstering ties with its South Pacific island neighbour as it seeks to outmanoeuvre China in the region.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Sarah Pocket,” returned Cousin Raymond, “if a man is not his own neighbour, who is?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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