relation

//rɪˈleɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Noun

relationSingular
relationsPlural
1

The way in which two or more people, groups, or countries behave toward each other or deal with each other.

The two countries have maintained good relations for many years.

2

A connection or association between two or more things.

Scientists are studying the relation between diet and health.

3

A person who is connected to another by blood or marriage; a relative.

She invited all her relations to the wedding.

4

The act of telling or narrating something; an account or narrative.

He gave a detailed relation of the events that took place.

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