<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.</li><li>the state of being acquainted or casually familiar with someone or something: As far as I know, no one of my acquaintance has traveled around the world.</li><li>personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.: a good acquaintance with French wines.</li><li>Synonyms: awareness, familiarity</li><li>(used with a plural verb) the persons with whom one is acquainted.</li></ul>