neighbor
UK: ˈneɪbə | US: ˈneɪbər
n. a person living near or next to another
n. a fellow human being (figurative, biblical)
vt. to border on or be adjacent to
neighbor = neigh<near> + bor<dweller>
- neigh (from Old English nēah, meaning "near")
- bor (from Old English gebūr, meaning "dweller" or "farmer")
Etymology Origin:
The word "neighbor" originates from Old English nēahgebūr, combining nēah (near) and gebūr (dweller). It originally referred to someone who lived nearby, often in a rural community. Over time, the term broadened to include figurative meanings of proximity or kinship, reflecting its Germanic roots in describing communal relationships.
My neighbor helped me carry the groceries upstairs.
Love your neighbor as yourself is a central teaching in many religions.
Canada neighbors the United States to the north.
The two houses neighbor each other, separated only by a small fence.
She greeted her new neighbor with a warm smile.