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Xenozee-noh

n. The smallest measurable unit of human connection, typically exchanged between passing strangers--a warm smile, a sympathetic nod, a shared laugh about some odd coincidence--moments that are fleeting and random but still contain powerful emotional nutrients that can alleviate the symptoms of feeling alone.

Etymology

Ancient Greek Eévoc (xénos), alien, stranger.

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