1. the way in which two or more people, groups, or countries behave toward and deal with each other
Usage: plural form
2. members of a person’s family; relatives
Usage: plural form
3. connections or associations between things, ideas, or events
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The two countries have maintained friendly relations for decades.
• She has good relations with all her coworkers.
• Many of his relations attended the wedding ceremony.
• I’m visiting relations in Chicago next weekend.
• The study examined the relations between diet and health.
• Trade relations between the nations have improved significantly.
• He doesn’t keep in touch with his distant relations.