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Definition relationship in British English

relationship noun

[countable] noun
/rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/

friendly

1

the way in which two or more people or things are connected with or involve each other

Example

There is a close relationship between poverty and crime.

2

the way in which two or more people or groups behave towards and are involved with each other

Example

the doctor-patient relationship

Example

The relationships between players from the two teams were pretty friendly.

Example

What was your relationship with your mother like?

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2.1

a sexual or romantic relationship, especially one that continues for a long time

Example

Jack's job put a lot of strain on their relationship.

Example

I was already in a relationship when I met Ben.

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Definition relationship in British English