1. (noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups

• terms

2. (noun) a relation that provides the foundation for something

• basis
• ground

3. (noun) a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

• foothold

1. (noun) a relation that provides the foundation for something

• common ground

2. (noun) a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

• toehold

1. (noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups

• position
• status

2. (noun) a relation that provides the foundation for something

• foundation

3. (noun) a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

• support