Relationship
Definition
The term "relationship" refers to the connection or interaction between two or more entities, such as individuals, groups, or societies. It encompasses the way they interact, communicate, and affect each other.
Analogy
Think of a friendship between two people. A strong relationship requires open communication, mutual respect, and understanding. Similarly, in history, relationships between societies are shaped by trade networks and various interactions.
Related terms
Cultural Diffusion: The spread of ideas, customs, technologies, and beliefs from one society to another through contact and exchange.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of establishing colonies by one country in another region with the aim of economic exploitation or political control.
Mercantilism: An economic theory that aimed at maximizing a nation's wealth through government regulation of trade and accumulation of precious metals.
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