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neighborly

 

[ หˆneษชbษ™rli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

friendly relations

Neighborly describes the behavior or attitude that is characteristic of a good neighbor, emphasizing friendliness and cooperation within a community. It involves showing kindness to others, offering help, and fostering a sense of belonging and support among people living close to one another. This term can also reflect social responsibility, where individuals engage positively with their neighbors, contributing to a harmonious community environment.

Synonyms

cordial, friendly, polite, sociable, welcoming.

Examples of usage

  • The neighborly gestures included bringing over baked goods.
  • They had a neighborly chat while mowing their lawns.
  • The community organized neighborly activities to strengthen bonds.

Translations

Translations of the word "neighborly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vizinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคกเคผเฅ‹เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachbarschaftlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertetangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒัั–ะดััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sฤ…siedzki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šฃไบบใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voisin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vecinal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์›ƒ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sousedskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ susedskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ป้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sosednji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกgr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัˆั–ะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqavil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vecinal

Etymology

The term 'neighborly' originates from the Middle English word 'neighbore', which itself is derived from the Old English 'neahgebลซr', meaning 'near dweller'. This Old English word is a combination of 'neah' (near) and 'gebลซr' (dweller) and reflects the concept of people living close to each other. Over the centuries, the term evolved to encompass not just physical proximity but also the social relationship between individuals. The notion of being a good neighbor has been crucial in community-building throughout history, influencing various cultures to foster community ties through neighborly actions. Such behaviors are emphasized in many societies as integral to maintaining a stable and supportive living environment, where individuals look out for one another and engage in communal activities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,884, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.