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familiarity definition
fa·mili·ar·ity (fə mil′ē er′ə tē, -ar′-)
noun pl. familiarities -·ties
- close association; intimacy
- free and intimate behavior; absence of formality and ceremony
- intimacy that is too bold or unwelcome
- a highly intimate act, remark, etc.; often, specif., a caress or other act of sexual intimacy
- close acquaintance (with something)
Etymology: ME familiarite < OFr < L familiaritas < familiaris: see familiar
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