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Definition: Meaning of, affair in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈfɛː /

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affair affairs
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  1. public/political activities affairs [plural] public or political events and activities
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  2. public/political activities affairs [plural] things connected with your personal life, your financial situation etc
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  3. event an event or set of related events, especially one that is impressive or shocking
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  4. event used when describing an event
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  5. relationship a secret sexual relationship between two people, when at least one of them is married to someone else [=  love affair]
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  6. object informal old-fashioned used when describing an object, machine etc
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  7. be somebody's affair if something is your affair, it only concerns you and you do not want anyone else to get involved in it
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affair used in phrases

  • Belgrano Affair, the
    1. a political argument that followed the British government's order to sink a ship called the General Belgrano, belonging to Argentina's navy, during the FALKLANDS WAR . The ship was sailing away from the Falkland Islands, not towards them, at the time when it was sunk, and some people criticized the British government's action.
  • gala affair (noun)
    1. a showy and festive party
  • love affair (noun)
    1. a romantic sexual relationship, usually between two people who are not married to each other
    2. a strong enjoyment of something
  • social affair (noun)
    1. a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship
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