"special relationship" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: the special relationship [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|def=1}} the special relationship (uncountable)
  1. (diplomacy, politics) The political and diplomatic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom beginning in the World War II era. Wikipedia link: Special Relationship Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Diplomacy, Politics
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