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Definition familiarity in British English

familiarity noun

noun
/fəˌmɪlɪˈærəti/
1

knowledge of something because you have learnt about it or experienced it before

Example

Applicants should demonstrate a familiarity with housing law.

Synonyms and related words
knowledge understanding information
2

the fact that something is well known to you or easily recognized by you

Example

She enjoyed the familiarity of being with Phillip.

Synonyms and related words
knowledge understanding information
3

informal or friendly behaviour towards someone you do not know very well, especially when it makes them feel that you do not respect them

Synonyms and related words
discourtesy insolence presumption
Definition familiarity in British English