neighborliness
Definition
Noun: * A disposition to be friendly and helpful to neighbors: The quality or state of being neighborly; characterized by kindness, cooperation, and a friendly attitude toward those who live nearby.
Usage
The word "neighborliness" describes a social quality or virtue, not a single action. It refers to the general attitude and behavior of being a good neighbor. It is often used in discussions about community, social bonds, and civic responsibility.
Examples
- The neighborliness of the small town was evident when everyone helped rebuild the family's barn after the fire.
- Modern city life sometimes lacks the sense of neighborliness found in closer-knit communities.
- She was known for her neighborliness, always offering to water plants or collect mail for people on vacation.
Advanced Usage
- "Spirit of neighborliness": This phrase emphasizes the underlying attitude or feeling that motivates friendly and helpful behavior within a community.
- The project succeeded thanks to the community's spirit of neighborliness and mutual aid.
Variants and Related Words
- Neighborly (adj): Having or showing the qualities of a good neighbor; friendly and helpful.
- It was very neighborly of you to shovel their driveway.
- Neighbor (n/v): A person living near another; (verb) to be situated next to or near to.
- Our house neighbors the park.
Synonyms
- Friendliness
- Sociability
- Camaraderie
- Community spirit
- Goodwill
Antonyms
- Unfriendliness
- Hostility
- Aloofness
- Indifference
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Good fences make good neighbors: This proverb suggests that clear boundaries and mutual respect (rather than excessive familiarity) lead to better relationships between neighbors. It relates to the practical aspects of neighborliness.
- They decided to build a clear property line, believing that good fences make good neighbors.
Noun
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a disposition to be friendly and helpful to neighbors
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