Meaning of the word dalliance in English

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dalliance

US /ˈdæl.i.əns/
UK /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Noun

1.

a casual romantic or sexual relationship

Example:
Their brief dalliance ended as quickly as it began.
2.

a brief or casual involvement with something

Example:
His dalliance with painting was short-lived.
After a brief dalliance with politics, he returned to his academic career.