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human relationship

human relationship

9 2.7
The way two or more people connect and treat each other
  • noun
  • /ˈhjuːmən rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
translation icon : relación humana
  • Above all, human relationships are the common denominator of both social sciences and social studies.
  • intimate human relationships
  • quality of human relationships
  • importance of human relationships

Narcissistic people do not value human relationships the way other people do.

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Examples

  • The treaties are also noteworthy in that they are concerned with human relationships—broken, mending, strengthened, and celebrated.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Finally, immigration policy must respect the importance of human relationships.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Like understanding as I think is like at the core of all human relationships and how we treat each other.

  • I think that if it takes away from human relationships, then it could be a bad thing.

  • Well, the first thing is you have to develop a deep understanding of human relationships, all kinds of relationships.

  • Narcissistic people do not value human relationships the way other people do.

  • So when a person has the experience of a human relationship, that can buffer stress.

  • Together, these techniques create the kind of understanding we hope for in human relationships: recognition of another's living integrity.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity.

    Blog text (24)
  • Understanding empathy is crucial for building healthy human relationships with others.

Synonyms

relationship
vshuman relationship
1.7

A connection between people, groups, or countries that shows how they interact

focuses only on ties and interactions between people
connection
vshuman relationship
1.9

A relationship between people, things, ideas, or events

applies specifically to how people interact rather than any general link
relation
vshuman relationship
745 2.8

How people, groups, or countries are connected and act toward each other

limits this to connections and interactions between people
association
vshuman relationship
131 3.0

A connection between people, groups, or things, often from working together

is about ongoing interpersonal connections and patterns of interaction
connectedness
vshuman relationship
8 4.8

How people and things are joined and relate to each other

emphasizes actual interactions between people rather than a general state
interconnectedness
vshuman relationship
6 6.8

The way things are linked and affect each other

describes active interactions between people rather than a passive state
interrelationship
vshuman relationship
2 5.9

A connection where two or more things affect each other

refers to ordinary interpersonal ties without required mutual effect
relatedness
vshuman relationship
2 5.5

How closely people or things connect to each other

concerns direct interpersonal interaction rather than the strength of a link
social relation
vshuman relationship
2 3.9

A connection between people or animals that shows how they interact

covers any interpersonal ties and interactions beyond formal social settings
relations
vshuman relationship
2.7

A way that people, groups, or countries behave and deal with each other

focuses on personal connections and interactions rather than group behaviour

How Close

partner
878 1.1
friend
1.0
human relationship
9 2.7
colleague
892 2.3
acquaintance
114 3.5
stranger
1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

human + relationship

The meaning is directly derivable from 'relationship' (how people or groups connect) modified by 'human' (pertaining to people), so it simply denotes a relationship between people. This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase following common cross-linguistic modification patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Human relationship is a compound that joins the words human, meaning people, and relationship, meaning a link between them. Picture two people holding a rope or small bridge between them—this image helps you remember it means 'how people are connected or act with each other'.