1. (

• relationship ,
• human_relationship

) 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" ;

2. (

• relationship

) a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship" ;

3. (

• relationship ,

) a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries ;

4. (

• kinship ,
• family_relationship ,
• relationship ,

) (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption ;