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Definition relaxation in British English

relaxation noun

noun
/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an activity or situation that makes it possible for you to rest and enjoy yourself

Example

First prize is three days of relaxation in a top health spa.

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1.1

the process of making your body less tight and your mind less worried

Example

Relaxation and meditation play a major role in the treatment of stress-related illnesses.

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Example

the relaxation of travel restrictions

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Definition relaxation in British English