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

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

The plant has also enhanced employee training, implemented an air monitoring system along its perimeter, increased neighborhood checks for odors and, most recently, hired environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay to improve community relations.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

"In general, the monarchy does not comment on current political events," he said, suggesting any visits should come later, helping with efforts to rebuild community relations.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

A number of police cordons remained in place on Friday, with the trouble "instigated by a criminal minority intent on disrupting community relations", West Yorkshire Police said.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024

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

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson