neighbourly
Britishadjective
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Often there's a sports team or community centre that becomes a focal point for neighbourly spirit.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Oman has been very patient with the Iranians trying to keep good neighbourly relations," Omani analyst, Professor Abdullah Baabood, told the BBC's Newshour programme.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
That neighbourly spirit Leanne talks about was put to the test five years ago.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
"The interest of my people, and the interest of my country, comes first," he said, but adding that Bangladesh nevertheless wanted "at least a neighbourly relationship" with the countries surrounding it.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
He had only one criticism, he said, to make of Mr. Pilking- ton’s excellent and neighbourly speech.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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