vis-à-vis
Because it is a word with a single syllable, vis-à-vis is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofvis-à-vis
- A small horse-drawn carriage for two people sitting facing each other.
- A sofa with seats for two people, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides.
- One of two (or more) people facing or opposite each other.
- A date or escort in a social event.
- A person holding a corresponding position in another organisation.
Synonyms: counterpart
Example: "I talked with my vis-à-vis in the French embassy."
- Face-to-face
- In relation to
- (of a coin) having two portraits facing each other
- Face to face (with another)
- In a position facing a specified or implied subject.
- In relation to; compared with.
Example: "Canada's role vis-à-vis the United States' in Afghanistan"
- Opposite, across from, set so as to be facing.
Example: "He was seated vis-à-vis the president."
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