connexions
Translation
connections, links, relationships, contacts
Examples
He used his family connexions to get the job.
He used his family connexions to get the job.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) connexions influential people that someone knows. He used his family connexions to get the job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contacts, relationships, links
Etymology
Plural of 'connexion', from Latin 'connectere' (to fasten together).
Memory Tips
Often used to refer to influential social or professional contacts. Think of having multiple links to important people.