Liaison — meaning in English

English meaning

• affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
• liaison noun A person who acts as a link between two groups, passing information back and forth.

Senses

Liaison is used for these senses in English:

• affair A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
• liaison A tryst; a romantic meeting.
• liaison (figuratively) An illicit sexual relationship or affair.
• love affair An affair; a usually adulterous relationship between people who are not married to each other.

affair — full definition

1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

liaison — full definition

1. noun A person who acts as a link between two groups, passing information back and forth.
2. noun Communication and cooperation between two parties or organizations.
3. noun A secret or illicit romantic relationship.

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