friendly society
Britishnoun
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In interviews, Taiwanese pointed to universal healthcare, an open and friendly society, freedom of expression and convenience in daily life as other potential contributors to local happiness.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025
Walters points to the popularity of films such as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and action blockbuster Red or The Expendables as evidence in the shift towards a more grey friendly society.
From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2014
The friendly society has 927,000 child trust fundholders, whose funds are currently outsourced to the Capita for management.
From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2012
The legal definition of a friendly society quoted above points to an organization more complex than those of the ancient fraternities and gilds, and proceeding upon different principles.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various
Class 8, “deposit friendly societies,” combine the characteristics of a savings bank with those of a friendly society.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various
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