good-neighbourhood

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Good relations between neighbors: "good-neighbourhood" refers to the state or quality of having friendly, cooperative, and mutually respectful relationships between neighbors, especially between countries or communities that are geographically close.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The treaty promoted good-neighbourhood between the two nations. (Friendly relations between neighboring countries.)
    • Their family values good-neighbourhood, always helping each other with yard work. (A spirit of mutual assistance among neighbors.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to practice good-neighbourhood": to actively maintain friendly and cooperative relations with neighbors.

    • The local council encourages residents to practice good-neighbourhood by sharing resources. (To engage in neighborly cooperation.)

  • "good-neighbourhood policy": a diplomatic or social strategy aimed at fostering positive relations with neighboring states or communities.

    • The government's good-neighbourhood policy included cultural exchanges and trade agreements. (A plan to improve ties with nearby countries.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Good-neighbourliness (n): an alternative form of "good-neighbourhood", meaning the same quality of friendly relations.

    • Their good-neighbourliness was evident when they offered to watch the children. (Their neighborly kindness.)

  • Neighbourly (adj): characteristic of a good neighbor; friendly and helpful.

    • She always gives a neighborly wave. (A friendly gesture typical of a good neighbor.)
Synonyms
  • Neighborliness: the quality of being friendly and helpful to neighbors.
  • Amity: friendly and peaceful relations, especially between nations.
  • Cordiality: warmth and friendliness in interactions.
Related Idioms

  • "Good fences make good neighbours": a proverb meaning that clear boundaries help maintain friendly relations.

    • They built a fence to respect each other's privacy, showing that good fences make good neighbours. (Boundaries preserve neighborly harmony.)

  • "Next-door neighbor": a person living in an adjacent house or apartment.

    • She borrowed sugar from her next-door neighbor as a sign of good-neighbourhood. (A simple act of neighborly sharing.)