From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishaffairsaffairs[plural] a) HAPPENpublic or political events and activities Are you interested in world affairs? the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Women had little role in public affairs. b) PRIVATE/PERSONALthings connected with your personal life, your financial situation etc I am not prepared to discuss my financial affairs with the press. → state of affairs at state1(8) → affair
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affairs• You need to get your financial affairs in order.• They were accused of interfering in China's internal affairs.• world affairs 