Liaison: meaning, definitions and examples

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liaison

[ liˈeɪzən ]

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communication

A person who acts as a link to assist communication between two parties, often in a diplomatic context.

Synonyms

connection, go-between, intermediary

Examples of usage

The diplomat served as a liaison between the two countries during the negotiations.
She was hired as a liaison to facilitate communication between the different departments.

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relationship

A close bond or connection between two groups or individuals.

Synonyms

bond, connection, relationship

Examples of usage

The strong liaison between the two organizations led to successful collaborations.
Their liaison blossomed into a deep and meaningful relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "liaison" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ligação

🇮🇳 संपर्क

🇩🇪 Verbindung

🇮🇩 hubungan

🇺🇦 зв'язок

🇵🇱 łączność

🇯🇵 連絡

🇫🇷 liaison

🇪🇸 enlace

🇹🇷 bağlantı

🇰🇷 연락

🇸🇦 اتصال

🇨🇿 spojení

🇸🇰 spojenie

🇨🇳 联络

🇸🇮 povezava

🇮🇸 tenging

🇰🇿 байланыс

🇬🇪 კავშირი

🇦🇿 əlaqə

🇲🇽 enlace

Word origin

The word 'liaison' originated from the French word 'lier', meaning 'to bind'. It entered the English language in the 1640s with the specific meaning of a person who establishes and maintains communication between two or more parties, especially in a diplomatic or military context. Over time, its usage expanded to include the idea of a close relationship or connection between individuals or groups.