part·ner·ship 
/ˈpɑɚtnɚˌʃɪp/ noun
plural part·ner·ships /ˈpɑɚtnɚˌʃɪp/ noun 1 [noncount] : the state of being partners
▪ two people joined in partnership ▪ scientists working in partnership with each other ▪ The company is developing a new car in partnership with leading auto manufacturers in Japan. ▪ The two companies have gone/entered into partnership (with each other). 2 [count] : a relationship between partners
▪ Their marriage is a partnership that has remained strong despite family illness. ▪ The singing duo has maintained a successful partnership for 20 years. ▪ a notable partnership between two experienced scientists in the field 3 [count] : a business that is owned by partners
▪ He joined the partnership last year.
▪ two people joined in partnership ▪ scientists working in partnership with each other ▪ The company is developing a new car in partnership with leading auto manufacturers in Japan. ▪ The two companies have gone/entered into partnership (with each other).
▪ Their marriage is a partnership that has remained strong despite family illness. ▪ The singing duo has maintained a successful partnership for 20 years. ▪ a notable partnership between two experienced scientists in the field
▪ He joined the partnership last year.
