1. (noun)relationship, human relationship a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) Synonyms: relationship, family relationship, human relationship, kinship
2. (noun)relationship a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) Synonyms: family relationship, human relationship, kinship
3. (noun)relationship a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries Synonyms: family relationship, human relationship, kinship
4. (noun)kinship, family relationship, relationship (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption Synonyms: affinity, family relationship, human relationship, relationship, kinship
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'relationship'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. relationship Kind is broader than kin, denoting the most general relationship, as of the whole human species in mankind, humankind, etc.; kin and kindred denote direct relationship that can be tra Synonyms: kin, affinity, blood, descent, kind, race, alliance, consanguinity, family, kindred, relationship, birth