relationship Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
   human relationship.
   
   • the relationship between mothers and their children
2. noun a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
   
   • he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship
3. noun a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
   
4. noun (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
   family relationship; kinship.
   

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