Entry Word: liaison

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the fact or state of having something in common <a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, and there doesnʼt appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate> — see connection 1
2 the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) <the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the studentsʼ best interests at heart> — see association 1