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Meaning of the word relations in English

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relations

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Noun

1.

the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a thing's effect on or relevance to another.

Example:
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questions about the relation between writing and reality
Synonym:
connectionrelationshipassociationlinkcorrelationcorrespondenceparalleltie-intie-upalliancebondinterrelationinterconnectionrelevanceapplicabilityapplicationreferenceregard
2.

a person who is connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example:
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she was no relation at all, but he called her Aunt Nora
Synonym:
relativenext of kinfamilykinkindredkinsmankinswoman
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