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
"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 praised the "constructive atmosphere of mutual respect" of the "neighbourly" talks, and then launching into a condensed history of Alaska's past as a Russian territory.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025
Rossindell also suggested the Republic of Ireland should take "our deep neighbourly relations to the next level" and re-join the Commonwealth.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2025
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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