Neighbouring

/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Located next to or very close by; adjacent.

Etymology

From Old English 'neahgebur' combining 'neah' (near) and 'gebur' (dweller or farmer). The modern form shows how the word evolved from describing nearby farmers to any close locations.

Kelly Says

The word 'neighbour' comes from 'nigh-boor' meaning 'near farmer'—because in medieval times, your neighbors were literally the farmers whose fields were next to yours!

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