relations
|re-la-tions|
B2
/rɪˈleɪʃənz/
(relation)
connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'relatio,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'latus' meant 'carried.'
Historical Evolution
'relatio' transformed into the Old French word 'relacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a bringing back or restoring,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'connection or association.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other.
International relations have improved significantly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35