Meaning & use

nexus

noun·Advanced

A central point or connection that links several things or people together.

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The airport has become a nexus for trade between the two neighboring countries.

The university served as a nexus where scientists from different fields exchanged ideas.

A note on using this word

Nexus emphasizes the point of connection itself, unlike "hub," which more often suggests a physical center of activity.

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