relative

US /ˈrɛlətɪv/

UK /ˈrelətɪv/

A2

adjecitve

  • Measured or considered in comparison to another
  • (Grammar) referring to words that appear earlier

noun

  • Members of the family
  • Humans or animals sharing the same family history

Examples

an intimate reception for close friends and relatives

She's looking after an elderly relative.