neighbourly
Britishadjective
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 • 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
In a statement, it added that terrorism is a "common threat" and "unilateral acts are not in conformity with good neighbourly relations".
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024
The Kremlin says it abides by U.N. sanctions but that it has a right to develop neighbourly relations, including on sensitive topics.
From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023
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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