noun
1. matters of personal concern (Freq. 8)
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get his affairs in order
• Syn: ↑personal business, ↑personal matters
• Hypernyms: ↑concern
• Hyponyms: ↑dirty linen, ↑dirty laundry
2. transactions of professional or public interest (Freq. 1)
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news of current affairs
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great affairs of state
• Hypernyms: ↑transaction, ↑dealing, ↑dealings
• Hyponyms: ↑world affairs, ↑international affairs, ↑politics
Useful english dictionary. 2012.