Acquaintanceship

usgb/əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
noun

The state of knowing someone, but not very closely.

Our acquaintanceship started when we met at a conference last year.
Visual representation of "acquaintanceship" - The state of knowing someone, but not very closely

Often appears as...

  • brief acquaintanceship
  • casual acquaintanceship
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Not Close Friends

Use 'acquaintanceship' for people you know, but with whom you do not share deep personal connections.

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I have an acquaintanceship with a few neighbors; we just say hi.
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Professional Context

'Acquaintanceship' often refers to connections made in business or work environments.

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My acquaintanceship with the editor began at a networking event.
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Short-term Basis

Sometimes 'acquaintanceship' implies that the relationship has not lasted very long.

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Their acquaintanceship was brief, only lasting the duration of the course.
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