neighbourliness

/'neibəlinis/
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Definition

Neighbourliness (noun) 1. A disposition to be friendly and helpful to neighbours: The quality or state of being a good neighbour; characterized by friendliness, cooperation, and a willingness to assist those who live nearby. 2. A spirit of community and mutual support among people living in close proximity: The practice of creating and maintaining positive, supportive relationships within a local community.

Usage Examples
  • General Use:
    • The neighbourliness of the small town was evident when everyone helped the new family move in.
    • A sense of neighbourliness can make a big difference in the quality of life in an apartment building.
  • Describing a Quality:
    • She is known for her kindness and neighbourliness.
    • The project aims to foster neighbourliness and reduce isolation in urban areas.
Advanced Usage
  • "Acts of neighbourliness": Specific helpful or friendly actions performed for neighbours.
    • Shovelling snow from an elderly neighbour's driveway is a simple act of neighbourliness.
  • "The bonds of neighbourliness": Refers to the connections and mutual obligations formed between neighbours.
    • The crisis strengthened the bonds of neighbourliness in the community.
Variants and Related Words
  • Neighbourly (adjective): Having or showing the qualities of a good neighbour; friendly and helpful.
    • It was very neighbourly of them to water our plants while we were away.
  • Neighbour (noun/verb): A person living near or next to another. (As a verb, it means to be situated next to or very near to something).
    • We have wonderful neighbours. (noun)
    • Canada neighbours the United States. (verb)
Synonyms
  • Friendliness: The quality of being kind and pleasant.
  • Amicability: Having a spirit of friendliness; absence of discord.
  • Camaraderie: Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
  • Community spirit: A feeling of belonging and mutual responsibility within a group of people living in the same place.
Antonyms
  • Unfriendliness: Not friendly.
  • Hostility: Unfriendly or antagonistic behaviour.
  • Aloofness: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
  • Isolation: The process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Good neighbour policy: An approach or set of principles based on cooperation and non-interference between neighbouring parties (often used in diplomacy).
    • The two countries signed a treaty based on a good neighbour policy.
  • Neighbourhood watch: A community-based program where residents cooperate with police to prevent crime.
    • Our neighbourhood watch scheme has improved safety and neighbourliness.
Noun
  1. a disposition to be friendly and helpful to neighbors

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