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NAY-buh/ˈneɪbə/

A neighbour is someone who lives near you. Next-door neighbour. Neighbourhood is the area. British spelling: neighbour; American: neighbor. Neighbours can be friendly or noisy — the word itself is neutral.

Meaning

A person who lives near you.

Examples

• “Our neighbour is very kind.”
• “Our neighbours have a dog.”
• “She is a good neighbour.”

Good to know

UK: neighbour. US: neighbor. area: neighbourhood.

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