neighbourly

British

/ ˈneɪbəlɪ /

adjective

kind, friendly, or sociable, as befits a neighbour

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Other Word Forms

neighbourliness noun

Example Sentences

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"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

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

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

A letter was presented to the court from a family who live near the pair, which said they had been "neighbourly and welcoming".

From BBC

Residents of Butler and its surrounding county describe the largely rural area as friendly and neighbourly, a quiet place.

From BBC

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