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
- neighbouring adjective
- neighbourless adjective
Etymology
Origin of neighbour
Old English nēahbūr, from nēah nigh + būr, gebūr dweller; see boor
Example Sentences
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As a neighbour of China as well, Pakistan has cultivated good relations with Beijing, which diplomats and Trump himself have said was key in getting Iran to the negotiating table.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It also predicts that Iran's neighbour, Iraq, will take an economic hit this year from the war, with a slowdown of 6.8%.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Their neighbour, Olha, describes how she sheltered in a corridor that night with her elderly mother.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Three days later, a neighbour forced open Abbott's door after becoming concerned he could not hear her corgi barking.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 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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