nexus

noun
nex·​us | \ ˈnek-səs How to pronounce nexus (audio) \
plural nexuses\ ˈnek-​sə-​səz How to pronounce nexuses (audio) \ or nexus\ ˈnek-​səs How to pronounce nexus (audio) , -​ˌsüs \

Definition of nexus

1 : connection, link the nexus between teachers and students also : a causal link the nexus between poverty and crime
2 : a connected group or series a nexus of theories a nexus of relationships
3 : center, focus The bookstore has become something of a nexus for the downtown neighborhood.— Jane Smiley

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Examples of nexus in a Sentence

the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history

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Albin Lohr-Jones/Sipa, via Associated Press ALBANY — The Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, now enmeshed in a lengthy recount and possibly lengthier court battle, could have another nexus, 150 miles away in the State Capitol. New York Times, "A Bill Could Decide the Queens D.A. Race. Why Hasn’t Cuomo Signed It?," 10 July 2019 It was also seen as a new direction for the Montgomery’ area auto nexus, with the addition of a German supplier to an area largely served by Asian companies supplying Hyundai. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al.com, "German auto supplier opening this week in Montgomery," 8 July 2019 Training ground, launchpad, nexus, philosophy and maybe a little bit of a cult, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater recently brought its Del Close Marathon, for the first time, to Los Angeles. Robert Lloyd, latimes.com, "Review: Was Upright Citizens Brigade's 55-hour improv marathon funny? Yes, and ...," 2 July 2019 That casual observation was the nexus of an idea to promote the former First Presbyterian Church of Ellicott City as a wedding venue. Janene Holzberg, baltimoresun.com, "‘I knew it was the place’: Museum of Howard County History provides unique venue for weddings, showers," 19 July 2019 The county and city of San Diego increasingly have been moving forward — and, importantly, spending more money — on a number of initiatives aimed at the nexus of homelessness and mental illness. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Can San Diego get its arms around homelessness and mental health problems?," 28 June 2019 Thanks in part to ABBA, Sweden has been a nexus of pop songwriting for decades. Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, "Troye Sivan’s Coming of Age," 17 June 2019 Onyx Motorsports, which operated from 2014 to 2019, is the nexus of problems. Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, "Used-car nightmare: Arizona dealer didn't pay off trades or transfer title to buyers," 17 June 2019 And in the early ‘70s when this particular group of performers were honing their chops, Second City was the nexus. Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, "'Wild and Crazy Guys' looks at 80s comedy mavericks like Murray, Belushi and Aykroyd and how Chicago shaped them," 6 June 2019

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First Known Use of nexus

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for nexus

Latin, from nectere to bind

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nexus

noun

English Language Learners Definition of nexus

formal : a relationship or connection between people or things

nexus

noun
nex·​us | \ ˈnek-səs How to pronounce nexus (audio) \
plural nexuses\ -​sə-​səz How to pronounce nexuses (audio) \ or nexus\ -​səs, -​ˌsüs How to pronounce nexus (audio) \

Medical Definition of nexus

1 : a connection or link
2 : a connected group or series

nexus

noun
nex·​us | \ ˈnek-səs How to pronounce nexus (audio) \
plural nexuses or nexus\ -​səs, -​ˌsüs How to pronounce nexus (audio) \

Legal Definition of nexus

: a connection or link between things, persons, or events especially that is or is part of a chain of causation

History and Etymology for nexus

Latin, bond, tie, from nectere to bind

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