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April 22, 2025

Word of the Day: Liaison

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Word of the Day
: April 22, 2025

\lee-AY-zahn\ noun

What It Means

Liaison refers to a person who helps organizations or groups work together and provide information to each other, or to a relationship that allows such interactions. Liaison can also refer to an illicit sexual relationship.

// The new position involves acting as a liaison between the police department and city schools.

// The committee has maintained close liaison with some of the former board members.

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