What is the meaning of relationship?

noun

• 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. )
  • usage: "the relationship between mothers and their children"
  • synonyms: human relationship
• A state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection. )
  • usage: "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship"
• A state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries.
• Anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption. (.
  • synonyms: kinship, family relationship