connections

noun

People with whom one is acquainted who can offer help and influence.

(sports, usually preceded by definite article) The people financially involved with a racehorse or racing greyhound.

Roots

nectonect- · Latin · bind, tie

Synonyms for connections

wiresn relationsn

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Where does connections come from?

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