Meaning & Definition of word "Familiarity"
Familiarity
/fəˌmɪl.iˈær.ɪ.ti/
noun:
- 1. The state of being familiar; close acquaintance with or knowledge of something.
- Example: Her familiarity with the subject made her an excellent candidate for the position.
- 2. An informal or friendly relationship.
- Example: They spoke with a sense of familiarity that indicated they had known each other for years.
- 3. The quality of being well-known or easily recognized.
- Example: 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
acquaintance:
A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
intimacy:
Closeness or connection in a relationship.
Slang Meanings of familiarity
Meaning: Fam
● Example Sentence: He's my fam, we go way back.
Meaning: Homie
● Example Sentence: That's my homie; we're super familiar with each other.