Affairs meaning

What does “affairs” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“affairs” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: matters of personal concern.

affairs

noun

  1. matters of personal concern

    “get his affairs in order”

  2. transactions of professional or public interest

    “news of current affairs”

    “great affairs of state”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University