WorldAugust 23, 2026
symbiotic
sim-bah-TIK
Definition
Involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different people or groups where both sides gain value.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'symbiosis,' meaning 'living together.' It entered English through scientific biology to describe organisms living in close association and was later adopted to describe interdependent human relationships.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe the ideal relationship between the police and the Nigerian public, suggesting that both parties benefit from trust and cooperation. It emphasizes that a successful police force depends on this reciprocal connection.
Tunji Disu’s catalytic approach to policing Nigeria with public relations
Read the full article ↗The Nation Newspaper