Is neighbors a common or proper noun?

Answer 1

The noun "neighbors" is a common noun, the plural form of the singular noun "neighbor"; a general word for any person or thing located near another; a general word for a fellow human being.

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun for the common noun neighbors is the names of the neighbors or:

• Neighbors Federal Credit Union, Baton Rouge, LA
• Neighbors Avenue, Rosedale, MD
• "Neighbors", 1981 movie with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd

Answer 2

The word 'neighbor' is a common noun, a general word for someone who lives nearby.

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or a title; for example:

• Helen Neighbour PhD, Assistant Professor, McMaster University Dept. of Medicine, Hamilton, ONT Canada
• Neighbor Mountain, Shenandoah National Park, VA
• Neighbour House (bead & breakfast), Long Valley, NJ
• "The Neighbor" a mystery novel by Lisa Gardner