Bengali · Family & People
প্রতিবেশী
protibeshi
Neighbor
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who lives next to or near you.
Example
আমাদের প্রতিবেশীরা খুব ভালো।
Our neighbors are very nice.
Etymology
The term 'প্রতিবেশী' (protibeshi) originates from the Sanskrit 'संबंधी' (saṃbandhī) meaning neighbor or one related to, emphasizing community and locality in Bengali.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in informal contexts, 'প্রতিবেশী' is applied in spoken Bengali when referring to neighbors and reflects a sense of community.