Meaning & use
nexus
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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