Noun
the special relationship (uncountable)
(diplomacy, politics) The political and diplomatic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom beginning in the World War II era.
Joe Biden fired a warning shot at Boris Johnson over Brexit wrangling last night by insisting the Good Friday Agreement must be honoured - but also backed the Special Relationship by calling the PM before other European leaders. Source: Internet
"The Heath Government, France, and the Not So Special Relationship, 1970–1974." in Stoddart, The Sword and the Shield: Britain, America, NATO and Nuclear Weapons, 1970-1976 (Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2014) pp. 11–42. Source: Internet
Ministers have insisted the Special Relationship will remain strong. Source: Internet
The 'Special Relationship' appears to be alive and well after a poll found the UK is viewed as America's closest ally across political divides. Source: Internet
The UK is said to have a " Special Relationship " with the United States and a close partnership with France—the " Entente cordiale "—and shares nuclear weapons technology with both countries. Source: Internet