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Relation is the connection between people and things, or the way in which two or more different groups feel about each other or someone who is part of your family as a result of blood or marriage.

(noun)

An example of a relation is the connection between fantasy and reality.
An example of relation is hostility between two countries who are at war.
An example of a relation is your aunt, uncle, cousin or mother.

See relation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a narrating, recounting, or telling
what is narrated or told; account; recital
connection or manner of being connected or related, as in thought, meaning, etc.
connection of persons by blood, marriage, etc.; kinship
a person connected with another or others by blood, marriage, etc.; member of the same family; relative
1. the connections or dealings between or among persons in business or private affairs
2. sexual intercourse
3. the connections or dealings between or among groups, peoples, nations, states, etc.: foreign and trade relations
Law
1. the statement of a relator at whose complaint an action is begun
2. the referring of an act or proceeding to a time before its completion or enactment, as the time of its taking effect

Origin: ME relacion < MFr or L: MFr relation < L relatio: see relate

See relation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection: the relation between smoking and heart disease.
The connection of people by blood or marriage; kinship.
A person connected to another by blood or marriage; a relative.
The way in which one person or thing is connected with another: the relation of parent to child.
relations
a. The mutual dealings or connections of persons, groups, or nations in social, business, or diplomatic matters: international relations.
b. Sexual intercourse.
Reference; regard: in relation to your inquiry.
a. The act of telling or narrating.
b. A narrative; an account.
Law The principle whereby an act done at a later date is considered to have been done on a prior date.