Hubungan

Hubungan is an Indonesian noun that denotes a relationship, connection, or linkage between two or more entities, ideas, or events. The term is used to express personal ties as well as broader social, organizational, or causal connections, and it can describe both tangible and abstract bonds.

Etymology: The word originates from the root hubung, meaning bond or link, with the nominal suffix -an to form a state or condition of being joined. It is widely used in Indonesian and Malay, and features in formal dictionaries such as Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI).

Uses: In everyday language, hubungan appears in phrases like hubungan keluarga (family relationship), hubungan asmara (romantic relationship), and hubungan persahabatan (friendship). In professional and social contexts it can refer to hubungan kerja (employment relationship) or hubungan bilateral (bilateral relations). In academic and technical fields it denotes relationships or correlations, for example hubungan sebab-akibat (causal relationship) or hubungan antara variabel (relationship between variables). In information technology and data modeling, hubungan can refer to relational connections between entities.

Variants and related terms include ikatan (bond), keterkaitan (interrelation), and jejaring (network). The concept is central to discussions of interpersonal dynamics, organizational governance, diplomacy, and research methodology, where understanding the nature and strength of hubungan clarifies outcomes and behavior.