well-connected

adjective
UK: /ˌwel.kəˈnek.tɪd/
US: /ˌwel.kəˈnek.tɪd/

  1. Having friends or family who are important or have influence.

    1. He's well-connected and knows many people.
    2. The politician is well-connected within the government and business circles.

  2. Having good relationships with people who have power and influence.

    1. She is a well-connected person in the industry.
    2. Being well-connected helped him secure the funding for his startup venture.

  3. Having good transport or communication links.

    1. The city is well-connected by rail.
    2. This area is well-connected to major cities via a comprehensive network of highways.

Synonyms

influential affluent powerful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "well-connected" in English means: Having friends or family who are important or have influence., Having good relationships with people who have power and influence., Having good transport or communication links..

The phonetic transcription of "well-connected" is /ˌwel.kəˈnek.tɪd/ in British English and /ˌwel.kəˈnek.tɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "well-connected": influential, affluent, powerful.

Example usage of "well-connected": "He's well-connected and knows many people.". More examples on the page.