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affair

noun af·fair \ə-ˈfer\

affairs : work or activities done for a purpose : commercial, professional, public, or personal business

: a matter that concerns or involves someone

: a secret sexual relationship between two people

Full Definition of AFFAIR

1
a plural :  commercial, professional, public, or personal business
b :  matter, concern
2
:  a procedure, action, or occasion only vaguely specified; also :  an object or collection of objects only vaguely specified <their house was a 2-story affair>
3
also af·faire
a :  a romantic or passionate attachment typically of limited duration :  liaison 2b
b :  a matter occasioning public anxiety, controversy, or scandal :  case
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Origin of AFFAIR

Middle English afere, from Anglo-French afaire, from a faire to do
First Known Use: 14th century
AFFAIRS Defined for Kids

affair

noun af·fair \ə-ˈfer\

Definition of AFFAIR for Kids

1
affairs plural :  work or activities done for a purpose :  business <government affairs>
2
:  something that relates to or involves someone <His problem is no affair of mine.>
3
:  a social event or activity <The party was to be a simple affair.>

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