relationship
(noun)
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
Definition categories: link, relation
2. a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
- he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship
Definition categories: state
3. a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
Definition categories: state
4. (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
Similar word(s): kinship
Definition categories: link, relation
Sentences with relationship as a noun:
- Why are they being mean to her just because she wants a relationship with him?
- I have a good working relationship with my boss.