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English noun: affairs

1. affairs (cognition) matters of personal concern


SamplesGet his affairs in order.


Synonymspersonal business, personal matters


Broader (hypernym)concern


Narrower (hyponym)dirty laundry, dirty linen

2. affairs (act) transactions of professional or public interest


SamplesNews of current affairs.
Great affairs of state.


Broader (hypernym)dealing, dealings, transaction


Narrower (hyponym)international affairs, politics, world affairs









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