human relations

noun

plural in form but usually singular in construction
1
: a study of human problems arising from organizational and interpersonal relations (as in industry)
2
: a course, study, or program designed to develop better interpersonal and intergroup adjustments

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These basic skills are becoming more prevalent and accessible in the job market, according to Bridget Wong, head of human relations at Accenture Singapore. Dylan Butts shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025 Done well, words of praise can be a soothing balm for human relations at home and at work. Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for human relations

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of human relations was in 1946

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“Human relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20relations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

human relations

noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction
1
: the social and interpersonal relations between human beings
2
: a course, study, or program designed to develop better interpersonal and intergroup adjustments

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