community relations

British  

plural noun

1. the particular state of affairs in an area where potentially conflicting ethnic, religious, cultural, political, or linguistic groups live together

   community relations in this neighbourhood were strained before the riots

2. 1. social engineering or mediating work with conflicting groups

      he spent ten years in community relations

   2. ( as modifier )

      a community-relations officer

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Example Sentences

Inside was the first community relations luncheon of the year with the GEO Group, the nation’s largest operator of private prisons.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025

“My family is very close,” said Varooj, a sergeant who works in community relations, who sat beside his brother recently at Stephan’s basketball game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

He returned to the UK in 1948 on the famous HMT Empire Windrush and settled in Leeds, where he became regarded as a pioneer for community relations in the city.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

"In general, the monarchy does not comment on current political events," he said, suggesting any visits should come later, helping with efforts to rebuild community relations.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

He promised that the officers would be required to do some "extra homework on community relations."

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson