Familiarity

/fəˌmɪl.iˈær.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The state of being familiar; close acquaintance with or knowledge of something.
Her familiarity with the subject made her an excellent candidate for the position.
An informal or friendly relationship.
They spoke with a sense of familiarity that indicated they had known each other for years.
The quality of being well-known or easily recognized.
There was a certain familiarity in the way she moved, as if I had seen her before.

Etymology

From Middle French familiarité, from Latin familiaritas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

familiarity breeds contempt:
The more familiar you are with something, the less respect you may have for it.
to be familiar with:
To be well-acquainted or knowledgeable about something.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Fam
He's my fam, we go way back.
Homie
That's my homie; we're super familiar with each other.