Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

business-acquaintance

Noun
/ˈbɪznɪs əˈkweɪntəns/
Definition
A person whom one knows slightly in a professional context but not personally.
Examples
  • She met her business-acquaintance at the networking event.
  • Although he was just a business-acquaintance, they collaborated on several projects.
Meaning
Business-acquaintance refers to someone with whom one has a working relationship but lacks a close personal connection.
Synonyms
  • Colleague
  • Associate
  • Connection
  • Contact