community relations

British  

plural noun

1. the particular state of affairs in an area where potentially conflicting ethnic, religious, cultural, political, or linguistic groups live together

   community relations in this neighbourhood were strained before the riots

2. 1. social engineering or mediating work with conflicting groups

      he spent ten years in community relations

   2. ( as modifier )

      a community-relations officer

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Example Sentences

But the home secretary was clear she believes this episode has damaged community relations, while the report criticises the force for not consulting the local Jewish community before coming to a decision.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Inside was the first community relations luncheon of the year with the GEO Group, the nation’s largest operator of private prisons.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025

He returned to the UK in 1948 on the famous HMT Empire Windrush and settled in Leeds, where he became regarded as a pioneer for community relations in the city.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

“I did a community relations deal with the Chiefs and read a Dr. Seuss book to a bunch of preschoolers,” recalled Kelce, who wore a towering red-and-white-striped top hat to the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2024

He promised that the officers would be required to do some "extra homework on community relations."

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson