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- DictionaryRe·la·tion·ship/rəˈlāSHənˌSHip/
noun
- 1. the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected: "the study will assess the relationship between unemployment and political attitudes"
a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) “he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship ”. see more. noun. a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries. see more. noun. (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption.
Definition of relationship noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 11, 2024 · 1. countable noun. The relationship between two people or groups is the way in which they feel and behave towards each other. ...the friendly relationship between France and Britain. ...family relationships. 2. countable noun. A relationship is a close connection between two people, especially one involving romantic or sexual feelings.
an emotional or other connection between people: the relationship between teachers and students.
[countable] the way in which two people, groups, or countries behave toward each other or deal with each other relationship (between A and B) The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. relationship (with somebody) She has a very close relationship with her sister.
B1. the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other: He has a very good relationship with his older sister. Fewer examples. Stress can be hard on any relationship. Problems were beginning to creep into their relationship. He has a very problematic relationship with his father. Trust is a prerequisite for any sort of relationship.
RELATIONSHIP meaning: 1 : the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other; 2 : a romantic or sexual friendship between two people.
