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relationship
n 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" [synonym: {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"
3: a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties
or countries
4: (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage
or adoption [synonym: {kinship}, {family relationship},
{relationship}]