Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mutual-acquaintance
noun
/ˈmjuːtʃuəl əˈkwɛɪtəns/
Definition
A person known to two or more people, who share a connection through their relationships with others.
Examples
- We realized we had a mutual acquaintance from college.
- The dinner party was filled with mutual acquaintances that made the atmosphere lively.
- It’s always nice to discover a mutual acquaintance at a new gathering.
Meaning
A mutual acquaintance is someone that two or more individuals know, creating a shared connection or familiarity among them.
Synonyms
- common friend
- shared contact
- shared acquaintance
