neighbourly
Britishadjective
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"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
"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
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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