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acquaintanceship

noun

UK/əˈkweɪn.tᵊns.ʃɪp/
US/əˈkweɪn.tᵊns.ʃɪp/

Definitions of acquaintanceship noun

  1. CountableUncountable

    A relationship between two people who have met but do not know each other well.

    • Their relationship was limited to a casual professional acquaintanceship.

    • Their acquaintanceship quickly blossomed into a closer relationship after a brief period.

    • Their acquaintanceship was limited to a nod during meetings.