BusinessAugust 17, 2026

nexus

NEK-suhs

Definition

A central point, connection, or meeting place where several different fields, ideas, or elements come together.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'nexus', meaning a binding together or a joining. It comes from the verb 'nectere', which means to tie or bind.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the point where business and environmental science overlap, highlighting how the new college will integrate these distinct disciplines.

Chatham merges business, environmental schools

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