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Synonyms & Similar Words
acquaintance
knowledge
awareness
understanding
recognition
intimacy
congeniality
affinity
rapport
friendship
closeness
proximity
familiarity
accustomedness
habituation
acquaintance
informality
neighborliness
camaraderie
amity
accord
harmony
concord
affinity
association
connection
relationship
intercourse
communion
informality
Meaning of Familiarity
The state of being familiar or well-known.
Definitions
- The state of being well known or recognized
- A close or intimate relationship or connection
- Knowledge or awareness of something based on experience or study
Etymology of Familiarity
The word "familiarity" comes from the Latin "familiaritas", meaning "intimacy" or "close relationship", derived from "familiare", which is the verb "to make familiar" or "to treat as a member of the family"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a close or intimate relationship, and has since expanded to include the concept of knowledge or awareness based on experience or study
Example Uses
- The teacher's familiarity with the subject matter made her an effective instructor
- The two friends had a familiarity with each other's sense of humor that made their conversations effortless
- The company's familiarity with the market trends allowed them to make informed decisions
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unfamiliarity
strangeness
foreignness
alienation
isolation
distance
detachment
disconnection
separation
estrangement
discord
disagreement
unfamiliarity
ignorance
unawareness
disconnection
isolation
separation
aloofness
remoteness
reserve