relationships

Meanings

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)
• a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
• a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
• (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
• plural of relationship

Synonyms

family relationship, human relationship, kinship, relationship