familiarity

noun
UK: /fəˌmɪlɪˈærəti/
US: /fəˌmɪliˈærəti/

  1. The state of knowing someone or something well.

    1. My familiarity with the city helped me find my way around.
    2. Her deep familiarity with the subject matter allowed her to answer all questions confidently.

  2. Close or intimate knowledge of something.

    1. His familiarity with the software made him very efficient.
    2. A greater familiarity with safety procedures could prevent future accidents at the plant.

  3. Behavior that is too friendly or informal.

    1. I don't like his familiarity I just met him.
    2. The manager warned the employee about the inappropriate familiarity he was displaying toward clients.

Synonyms

acquaintance understanding knowledge intimacy awareness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "familiarity" in English means: The state of knowing someone or something well., Close or intimate knowledge of something., Behavior that is too friendly or informal..

The phonetic transcription of "familiarity" is /fəˌmɪlɪˈærəti/ in British English and /fəˌmɪliˈærəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "familiarity": acquaintance, understanding, knowledge, intimacy, awareness.

Example usage of "familiarity": "My familiarity with the city helped me find my way around.". More examples on the page.