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Term

acquaintance n

Acquaintance means person known slightly or familiarity with someone. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of acquaintance

  • person known slightly or familiarity with someone

Usage examples of acquaintance

Maria is an acquaintance from the gym, not a close friend.

His acquaintance with French helped him read the menu, but he could not hold a conversation.

I recognized the speaker because we had a slight acquaintance from a previous conference.

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