human relations

noun plural but usually singular in construction

Definition of HUMAN RELATIONS

: a study of human problems arising from organizational and interpersonal relations (as in industry)

: a course, study, or program designed to develop better interpersonal and intergroup adjustments

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Medical Dictionary

noun plural but usually singular in construction

: the social and interpersonal relations between human beings

: a course, study, or program designed to develop better interpersonal and intergroup adjustments

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