acquaintance
noun
a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
acquaintanceship
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a variation of
acquaintance.
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a word derived from
acquaintance.
acquaintancenouna person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
Example Sentences
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Drogheda Life journalist Andrew Spearman said he had a "nodding acquaintanceship" with Ms Tyson prior to their interview.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2024
The text excludes “casual acquaintanceship or ordinary fraternization in a business or social context.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 21, 2022
What’s the best way to honor her memory that doesn’t overstate the vague acquaintanceship we had or disrespect those who were closest to her?
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2018
This is sounding a little more than the casual acquaintanceship Ms. Paige has suggested.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2011
I have already spoken them through my window to begin acquaintanceship.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
