re·la·tion·ship /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
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"
synset: relationship, human_relationship
2. a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship"
synset: relationship
3. a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
synset: relationship
4. (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
synset: kinship, family_relationship, relationship
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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