Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-acquaintance
noun
/oʊldəˈkwāntəns/
Definition
A person with whom one has been previously familiar or friendly.
Examples
- It was nice to meet an old-acquaintance at the reunion.
- She was an old-acquaintance from my days in college.
- We have spent many years apart, but he is still considered an old-acquaintance.
Meaning
An old-acquaintance refers to someone one has known for a long time, often associated with shared experiences or memories, but not necessarily a close friend anymore.
Synonyms
- former acquaintance
- old friend
- past associate
