Word info

special relationship

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

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