Relationship meaning

noun

1. 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)

   “the relationship between mothers and their children”

   Synonymshuman relationship

2. a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)

   “he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship”

3. a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries

4. (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

   Synonymskinshipfamily relationship