Definition of affair

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Affair (n.) Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely; as, an affair of honor, i. e., a duel; an affair of love, i. e., an intrigue..

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Unhappy :: Unhappy (a.) Not happy or fortunate; unfortunate; unlucky; as, affairs have taken an unhappy turn..
Transaction :: Transaction (n.) That which is done; an affair; as, the transactions on the exchange..
Georgical :: Georgical (a.) Relating to agriculture and rural affairs.
Actor :: Actor (n.) One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer..
Bucolic :: Bucolic (n.) A pastoral poem, representing rural affairs, and the life, manners, and occupation of shepherds; as, the Bucolics of Theocritus and Virgil..
Job :: "Job (n.) Any affair or event which affects one, whether fortunately or unfortunately..
Afloat :: Afloat (adv. & a.) Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat..
Trade :: Trade (v.) Business of any kind; matter of mutual consideration; affair; dealing.
Charge D''affaires :: Charge d'affaires (n.) A diplomatic representative, or minister of an inferior grade, accredited by the government of one state to the minister of foreign affairs of another; also, a substitute, ad interim, for an ambassador or minister plenipotentiary..
Procurator :: Procurator (n.) One who manages another's affairs, either generally or in a special matter; an agent; a proctor..
Crisis :: Crisis (n.) The point of time when it is to be decided whether any affair or course of action must go on, or be modified or terminate; the decisive moment; the turning point..
Life :: Life (n.) A certain way or manner of living with respect to conditions, circumstances, character, conduct, occupation, etc.; hence, human affairs; also, lives, considered collectively, as a distinct class or type; as, low life; a good or evil life; the life of Indians, or of miners..
World :: World (n.) The earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven; concerns of this life as distinguished from those of the life to come; the present existence and its interests; hence, secular affairs; engrossment or absorption in the affairs of this life; worldly corruption; the ungodly or wicked part of mankind..
Transaction :: Transaction (n.) The doing or performing of any business; management of any affair; performance.
Statesman :: Statesman (n.) A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities..
Confidante :: Confidante (n. fem.) One to whom secrets, especially those relating to affairs of love, are confided or intrusted; a confidential or bosom friend..
Stated :: Statecraft (n.) The art of conducting state affairs; state management; statesmanship.
Economical :: Economical (a.) Relating to domestic economy, or to the management of household affairs..
Meddle :: Meddle (v. i.) To interest or engage one's self unnecessarily or impertinently, to interfere or busy one's self improperly with another's affairs; specifically, to handle or distrub another's property without permission; -- often followed by with or in..
Oracle :: Oracle (n.) The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle..
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