'Nexus' definitions:

Definition of 'nexus'

From: WordNet
noun
The means of connection between things linked in series [syn: link, nexus]
noun
A connected series or group

Definition of 'Nexus'

From: GCIDE
  • Nexus \Nex"us\, n. [L.] Connection; tie. [1913 Webster]
  • Man is doubtless one by some subtile nexus . . . extending from the new-born infant to the superannuated dotard. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]