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Definition of good neighbour in English: good neighbour(US good neighbor) noun (ˌ)ɡʊd ˈneɪbə 1A person who behaves in a friendly, kindly manner towards his or her neighbours; (in plural) neighbours who reciprocally behave in this manner. 2Politics (originally US). A country which maintains friendly and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries, and does not interfere in their internal affairs. 3Scottish. A fairy, an elf, a brownie. Usually in plural with our or the, as a propitiatory name. Compare "good [noun, adverb, interjection]". Now historical.
adjective (ˌ)ɡʊd ˈneɪbə Characterized by principles of friendship towards, cooperation with, and non-interference in the internal affairs of neighbouring countries; of or relating to international relations of this kind.
OriginLate 15th century; earliest use found in Merlin. From good + neighbour. Definition of good neighbour in US English: good neighbour(US good neighbor) noun(ˌ)ɡʊd ˈneɪbə 1A person who behaves in a friendly, kindly manner towards his or her neighbours; (in plural) neighbours who reciprocally behave in this manner. 2Politics (originally US). A country which maintains friendly and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries, and does not interfere in their internal affairs. 3Scottish. A fairy, an elf, a brownie. Usually in plural with our or the, as a propitiatory name. Compare "good [noun, adverb, interjection]". Now historical.
adjective(ˌ)ɡʊd ˈneɪbə Characterized by principles of friendship towards, cooperation with, and non-interference in the internal affairs of neighbouring countries; of or relating to international relations of this kind.
OriginLate 15th century; earliest use found in Merlin. From good + neighbour. |