relationship Meaning and Definition

1. n. 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)

2. n. (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

3. n. a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)

4. n. a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries