neighbourly
Britishadjective
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He says it is recognition of a growing desire among individuals to live in a "more neighbourly way" - a key motivator for many of the residents at Berry Park.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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
Cambodia has said that the talks aim to restore "peace, stability and good neighbourly relations", adding that it would reaffirm its position that the disputes should be resolved through peaceful means.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
The programme will feature neighbourly squabbles, domestic and inter-generational differences all told through the lens of Richard and Ken's father-son relationship.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2024
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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