the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
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)
a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
