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Acquaintance
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
state of being
acquainted
with a person;
originally
indicating
friendship
,
intimacy
, but now
suggesting
a
slight
knowledge less
deep
than that of
friendship
; acquaintanceship.
●
In People:
A person or
persons
with whom one is acquainted.
●
Such people
collectively
;
one's
circle
of
acquaintances
(with
plural
concord).
●
Personal knowledge (with a specific
subject
etc.).
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
acquaintance
English
acointance
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Acquaintance
Kith
Familiarity
Fellowship
Intimacy
Knowledge
Friend
Related
Colleague
Friendship
Companion
Classmate
Encounter
Conversation
Stranger
Admirer
Neighbor
Accomplice
Affair
Fascination
Friends
Associate
Man
Lover
Experience
Coworker
Partner
Roommate
Interaction
Outsider
Gentleman
Confidante
Boyfriend
Companions
Obsession
Reunion
Person
Friendships
Girlfriend
Strangers
Invitation
Cousin
Appreciation
Kinship
Old Friend
Old Flame
Family Member
More
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