Neighbor: meaning, definitions and examples

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neighbor

 

[ หˆneษชbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person living nearby

A neighbor is a person who lives adjacent to or near another person's home. Neighbors can foster a sense of community and help each other in times of need. They may also socialize, share resources, and contribute to local activities.

Synonyms

adjacent resident, local inhabitant, nearby dweller

Examples of usage

  • My neighbor helped me fix my fence.
  • We often have barbecues with our neighbors.
  • She is on friendly terms with her neighbors.

Translations

Translations of the word "neighbor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vizinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคกเคผเฅ‹เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tetangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพัั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sฤ…siad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šฃไบบ (ใ‚Šใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voisin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vecino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์›ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soused

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sused

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ปๅฑ… (lรญnjลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sos neighbor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกgr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqavim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vecino

Etymology

The word 'neighbor' derives from the Old English 'nฤ“ahgebลซr', meaning 'near-dweller', where 'nฤ“ah' means 'near' and 'gebลซr' means 'dweller' or 'farmer'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English as 'neighebor', which reflected a similar meaning. The shift in spelling and pronunciation reflects the influence of neighboring languages and dialects, particularly during the Norman Conquest when Old French had a substantial impact on English. The concept of a neighbor carries significant social implications, representing not just geographic proximity but also the cultural and interpersonal relationships that develop within communities. It highlights the importance of connection and resource-sharing in everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,926 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.