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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Her neighbour, 71-year-old Kusum Mishra, who arrived 50 years ago, also dismissed the "petty compensation" offered, complaining that "they are uprooting us and destroying our lives."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Over the weekend he had called 101 to raise concerns about his neighbour, as he had been worried about his health, something he said other residents had also done.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Another neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, was woken up at 05:30 by the sound of a fire engine.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Robert Nsubuga, who lived next door, said his neighbour had been making noise in recent weeks but not been "causing any trouble".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Every element lived in harmonious relation with its neighbour, and all was kith and kin.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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