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

Examples of human relations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Others emphasize the role of objects in networks of human relations. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

At the same meeting, the board announced former superintendent Lisa Allen’s departure and named former human relations chief Cancy McArn as interim leader. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026

Thrust into the national spotlight last summer, Cabot is the former head of human relations at the tech company Astronomer. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for human relations

• abbreviations
• abominations
• accelerations
• accommodations
• accumulations
• adjudications
• administrations
• adulterations
• affiliations
• agglomerations
• alienations
• amalgamations

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