"reciprocity" meaning in English

See reciprocity in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reciprocity.wav [UK] Forms: reciprocity, reciprocities [plural]
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  1. Reciprocity is a relationship in which a something is given, and something is expected back in return.
    Sense id: simple-reciprocity-en-noun-2w0FVTFq
  2. Reciprocity is a relationship which means quid pro quo or "fair trade".
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