community relations
Britishplural noun
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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
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social engineering or mediating work with conflicting groups
he spent ten years in community relations
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( as modifier )
a community-relations officer
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Example Sentences
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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
“I think the solution is one of additional supervision, better community relations, additional information brought to us by members of the community,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 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
"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
He promised that the officers would be required to do some "extra homework on community relations."
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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