nidus
The word “nidus” has 2 syllables: ni-dus
It's pronounced as /ˈnɪdəs/
What is synonym and antonym for nidus?
In the thesaurus, “nidus” has 21 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for nidus along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nidus
- base
- breeding ground
- capital
- center
- core
- crucible
- cynosure
- eye
- focus
- headquarters
- heart
- hotbed
- hothouse
- hub
- mecca
- nest
- nucleus
- nursery
- seat
- seedbed
- seminary
Meanings of nidus
- noun
- An aggregate of neurons.
- A nest for insects or small animals.
- A place of infection in an organism.
- An origin (originating point) for a phenomenon.
Example Sentences
- The abandoned building became a nidus for illegal activities.
- Scientists identified the laboratory as the nidus of the infection outbreak.
- The city park was a nidus for various rare plant species.
- The factory acted as a nidus for pollution in the region.
- The old mansion served as a nidus for local ghost stories.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to nidus, such as: base, breeding ground, capital, center, core, crucible, cynosure.
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