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