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Definition relation in British English

relation noun

noun
/rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

▪ establish, foster, improve, maintain, normalize, restore, resume, sour

Example

international relations

Example

The visit is an important step in improving relations between Japan and China.

Example

We have very good relations with the local police.

Synonyms and related words
relationship connection association
2

a connection between two or more people or things

Example

The study found a direct relation between smoking and lung cancer.

Example

The tax bears no relation to people's ability to pay.

3

a member of your family

Example

All our friends and relations came to our wedding.

Example

'I'm Sarah King.' 'Are you any relation to Steve King?'

Definition relation in British English