noun
- the quality of being friendly, helpful, and considerate toward one's neighbors
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'neighborliness'; uncountable noun
Examples
- The neighbourliness of the community was evident when everyone helped rebuild after the storm.
- She was known for her neighbourliness, always offering to help elderly residents with their groceries.
- Acts of neighbourliness, such as borrowing sugar or checking on someone, strengthen community bonds.
- The new residents were welcomed with genuine neighbourliness by their street.
- In rural areas, neighbourliness often means lending tools or helping with farm work.
- Their neighbourliness made the apartment building feel like a true home for everyone.