relationship

noun
UK: /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
US: /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/

  1. The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.

    1. I have a good relationship with my dad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The complex relationship between environment and economic development is widely studied. [ ] [ ]

  2. A close connection between two people, especially one involving romantic or sexual feelings.

    1. They have been in a relationship for five years. [ ] [ ]
    2. The couple decided to end their long-distance relationship because of the challenges it posed. [ ] [ ]

  3. A connection between countries or organizations that involves official dealings.

    1. The two countries have a strong trading relationship. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ambassador worked to improve the diplomatic relationship between the nations involved. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bond partnership link friendship association affiliation connection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "relationship" in English means: The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected., A close connection between two people, especially one involving romantic or sexual feelings., A connection between countries or organizations that involves official dealings..

The phonetic transcription of "relationship" is /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ in British English and /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "relationship": bond, partnership, link, friendship, association, affiliation, connection.

Example usage of "relationship": "I have a good relationship with my dad.". More examples on the page.