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The special relationship between twins is that, if there's anyone else in the world that's going to get or be the confidant that you need, it's an identical twin.
Sam Underwood

Meaning of "special relationship" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

special relationship  [ˈspeʃəl rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

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conjunction
determiner
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Special relationship is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Special relationship (international relations)

The term special relationship, in diplomacy, is used to describe exceptionally strong ties between nations, notably by Winston Churchill in 1946 to describe relations between the English-speaking people. In its extended use outside United Kingdom–United States relations has also been used to describe: ▪ Azerbaijan–Turkey relations[1][2] ▪ Brazil–Portugal relations[3] ▪ Canada–United States relations[4][5][6][7] ▪ China–Pakistan relations[8][9] ▪ China–Russia relations[10] ▪ Egypt–Sudan relations[11] ▪ France–Germany relations [12] ▪ France–Monaco relations[13] ▪ France–United Kingdom relations[14] ▪ India–Russia relations[15] ▪ Israel–United States relations[16] ▪ Laos–Vietnam relations [17] [18] [19] [20] ▪ Relations between the different parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth[21][22] ▪ Canada–United Kingdom relations[4] ▪ Egypt–United Kingdom relations[23] ▪ South Africa–United Kingdom relations[24]...

Definition of special relationship in the English dictionary

The definition of special relationship in the dictionary is the exceptionally close political, diplomatic, cultural and historical relations between the United States and the United Kingdom.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP


chairmanship
ˈtʃeəmənʃɪp
compotationship
ˌkɒmpəʊˈteɪʃənʃɪp
craftmanship
ˈkrɑːftmənʃɪp
craftsmanship
ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp
custodianship
kʌsˈtəʊdɪənʃɪp
guardianship
ˈɡɑːdɪənʃɪp
interrelationship
ˌɪntərɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp
librarianship
lɪˈbrɛərɪənʃɪp
marksmanship
ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp
musicianship
mjuːˈzɪʃənʃɪp
one-upmanship
wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp
penmanship
ˈpɛnmənʃɪp
physicianship
fɪˈzɪʃənʃɪp
relationship
rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp
seamanship
ˈsiːmənʃɪp
showmanship
ˈʃəʊmənʃɪp
sportsmanship
ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp
swordsmanship
ˈsɔːdzmənʃɪp
upmanship
ˈʌpmənʃɪp
workmanship
ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

special jury
Special K
special licence
special messenger
special needs
special offer
Special Patrol Group
special pleading
special power of appointment
special privilege
special relativity
special school
special school teacher
special schooling
special slalom
special sort
special student
special subject
special team
special theory of relativity

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

bipartisanship
brinkmanship
championship
citizenship
companionship
deanship
externship
gamesmanship
gunship
horsemanship
internship
kinship
leadership
league championship
love-hate relationship
partisanship
sonship
township
Tri-Nations Championship
working relationship
world championship

Synonyms and antonyms of special relationship in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «special relationship» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

Find out the translation of special relationship to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of special relationship from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «special relationship» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

特殊关系
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

relación especial
570 millions of speakers

English

special relationship
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खास रिश्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

علاقة خاصة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Особые отношения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

relação especial
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিশেষ সম্পর্ক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

relation spéciale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hubungan istimewa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

besondere Beziehung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

特別な関係
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

특별한 관계
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Khusus hubungan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mối quan hệ đặc biệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறப்பு உறவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विशेष संबंध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Özel ilişki
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rapporto speciale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

specjalne stosunki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

особливі відносини
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

relație specială
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ειδική σχέση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spesiale verhouding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

speciella relation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spesielt forhold
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of special relationship

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP»

The term «special relationship» is regularly used and occupies the 64.031 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about special relationship

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9 QUOTES WITH «SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word special relationship.
1
Lionel Barber
My own special relationship with America began at an early age. My father, a fellow journalist, named me after Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
2
David Cassidy
I've always had a special relationship with the U.K. fans, because even when I wasn't working they were very supportive.
3
Gennifer Flowers
I think that Bill and Hillary Clinton have a very special relationship and I think in very many ways to them it's a very satisfying relationship. I think that it's a mutual respect with a goal of power to achieve, maintain power. And I think that they have been good partners in that.
4
Ivan Krastev
Germany, because of the fact and the perception of a special relationship with Russia, is the only one who can influence Russian debate. Russians also believe that Germans understand them best because they've been through a big war and know what humiliation means.
5
Mary McAleese
Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change.
6
Luca Parmitano
Being Italian, I have a very special relationship with the culinary arts. One my projects was to share Italian cultural food with my colleagues.
7
Nancy Reagan
It is well known that my husband and Lady Thatcher enjoyed a very special relationship as leaders of their respective countries during one of the most difficult and pivotal periods in modern history. Ronnie and Margaret were political soul mates, committed to freedom and resolved to end Communism.
8
Sam Underwood
The special relationship between twins is that, if there's anyone else in the world that's going to get or be the confidant that you need, it's an identical twin.
9
Tony Wilson
The special relationship between the region and a regional celebrity means that people feel that they have a special investment in you.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP»

Discover the use of special relationship in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to special relationship and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Special Relationship: A Novel
About an hour after I met Tony Hobbs, he saved my life.
Douglas Kennedy, 2010
2
A Special Relationship: The United States and Military ...
" "A Special Relationship provides the most comprehensive analysis of this critical founding period of the Thai-American alliance.
Daniel Fineman, 1997
3
A Special Relationship: Anglo American Relations from the ...
Now fully revised and updated to cover the Blair/George W. Bush period, this acclaimed text makes a major contribution on a hot topic.
John Dumbrell, 2006
4
A 'Special Relationship'?: Harold Wilson, Lyndon B. Johnson ...
This is the first full-length study of the fraught and controversial personal relationship between Prime Minister Harold Wilson and President Lyndon B Johnson, placed in the context of such issues as the Vitnam War, British economic ...
Jonathan Colman, 2004
5
A Special Relationship?: British Foreign Policy in the Era ...
This book addresses the special relationship from the perspective of post-Second World War British governments. It asks how they have perceived the special relationship and performed a foreign policy role within it?
Simon Tate, 2012
6
Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan: A Very Political ...
In this ground-breaking study, containing over thirty interviews with key protagonists, James Cooper explores a more complex relationship between Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan in the 1980s; he reveals the strengths and weaknesses of ...
James Cooper, 2012
7
The Special Relationship Between Great Britain and the USA - ...
Is it a coincidence or are these - admittedly vague - expressions signs of subtle yet overarching bonds between the two countries? This work will analyse and discuss various aspects of Anglo-American relations.
Jan Fichtner, 2007
8
Architecture And the 'Special Relationship': The American ...
"Bringing the tale right up to the current era of globalization, when British architects are gaining much work in the USA, this book makes for a lively and well-written account.
Murray Fraser, Joe Kerr, 2007
9
The United States and Israel: The Limits of the Special ...
-- Barry Rubin, Johns Hopkins University
Abraham Ben-Zvi, 1993
10
America and the British Labour Party: The Special ...
This work examines the policies of Labour governments, the points of agreement and difference since 1945 between party leaders, activists, workers and supporters, and looks at the future policies the Labour government might pursue in ...
Peter Jones, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term special relationship is used in the context of the following news items.
1
53% of Americans convinced God has a 'special relationship' with US
More than half of Americans believe God has a special relationship with the US, a new poll has revealed. In total, 53 per cent of 1,000 people surveyed agreed ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
2
How the US special relationship with Pakistan lost out to China's …
Of course, Pakistan and China have enjoyed a long-standing relationship in part impelled by India's role as a rival and threat to both. It was President Yahya ... «World Tribune, Apr 15»
3
Secret US memo seen by MoS says Britain's 'special relationship
Washington believes that the 'special relationship' between Britain and the US is over, according to a secret briefing document seen by The Mail on Sunday. «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
4
Christina Milian Opens Up About 'Special Relationship' With Lil Wayne
When asked why she and Wayne are so secretive about their relationship, she makes a great point. “He and I have a very special relationship and I think I've ... «The BoomBox, Mar 15»
5
UPS video highlights driver's special relationship with young boy
UPS video highlights driver's special relationship with young boy ... The video is highlighting the special bond between driver Ernest Lagasca and a 4-year-old ... «WWMT-TV, Dec 14»
6
Veep: Special Relationship, review
The Veep team is in England to take advantage of the “Special Relationship” they have with British political satire. Written by Armando Iannucci, this episode pits ... «Den of Geek, May 14»
7
Britain must build 'special relationship' with China, says Michael Fallon
Britain must forge an alliance with China that is as strong as its “special relationship” with the US or it could miss out on the developing nation's huge consumer ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 14»
8
Israel Bash-Fest Comes to Washington
sum A press release published by Reuters has announced that America's first National Summit to Reassess the U.S.-Israel "Special Relationship" will be held on ... «FrontPage Magazine, Jan 14»
9
National Summit to Reassess the U.S.- Israel "Special Relationship
Research indicates the U.S.-Israel "special relationship" is a major factor in foreign hostility towards Americans. Some experts suggest that Israel has been ... «PR Newswire, Jan 14»
10
A Much Less Special Relationship
It has fatally hit the special relationship.” As Cameron acknowledged, the vote by 285 votes to 272, with 30 defections from his own Tory party, contained an ... «New York Times, Aug 13»

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