familiarity

//fəˌmɪliˈærɪti//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
Visual representation of familiarity

Noun

familiaritySingular
familiaritiesPlural
1

Close acquaintance with or knowledge of something.

Her familiarity with the local customs helped us avoid many misunderstandings.

2

Relaxed friendliness or intimacy between people.

There was an easy familiarity between the old friends.

3

Inappropriate or unwelcome informality or intimacy.

His familiarity with the new employee made everyone uncomfortable.