good-neighbor

adjective

good-neigh·​bor ˈgu̇d-ˈnā-bər How to pronounce good-neighbor (audio)
: marked by principles of friendship, cooperation, and noninterference in the internal affairs of another country
a good-neighbor policy

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Or for even more good-neighbor points, get one with the first letter of each family member. Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of good-neighbor was in 1933

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“Good-neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-neighbor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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