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How to pronounce relatives

nounB1Common word
REHluhdihvz

/ˈɹɛ.lə.ɾɪvz/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of relative

Members of your family.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Members of your family.

I have many relatives living in different countries.

We visited our relatives during the holiday season.

Useful expressions

relative to

in connection with or concerning something

The information relative to your case is confidential.

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