good-neighbor

[good-ney-ber]

adjective

1. characterized by friendly political relations and mutual aid between countries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of good-neighbor¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A good-neighbor agreement signed between the mining company and a coalition of environmental and citizens’ groups has helped protect water quality and prevent industrial pollution.

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“The good-neighbor agreement is a win-win,” said Doug Ezell, a longtime customer.

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Putin encouraged other countries to establish good-neighbor relations with Afghanistan’s new leaders in the days after the Taliban takeover.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin encouraged other countries to establish good-neighbor relations with Afghanistan’s new leaders and “to stop the irresponsible policy of imposing alien values from the outside.”

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“I want to be alone. None of that country good-neighbor business, I hope. Everybody trading dinners and knowing everybody else’s business.”

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