primary contact

noun

, Sociology.

1. a communication or relationship between people that is characterized by intimacy and personal familiarity.

Example Sentences

This research has important implications for forensic investigations and being able to identify DNA from a primary contact -- someone who may have committed the crime -- as well as secondary DNA that was inadvertently and indirectly transferred through touch.

From Science Daily

The executive director manages the party office and staff, assists with overall financials and fundraising, is the primary contact between the party and district officials, and communicates with elected officials, Sanford said.

From Seattle Times

A 22-page document summarized emails between the convicted sex offender and Mr. Staley, the former JPMorgan executive who was his primary contact at the bank, showing how Mr. Epstein advised Staley on a number of issues, including meetings with Chinese officials and deals.

From New York Times

Several dads said schools tend to call their wives first about issues with their kids—even if the dad lists himself as the primary contact on school forms.

From Slate

Casting director Sharon Bialy, who recalls attending Deaf West shows before she placed deaf actors in the 1995 movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” says Deaf West is a primary contact for anyone looking to cast deaf actors.

From Los Angeles Times