acquaintance
US /əˈkweɪn.təns/
UK /əˈkweɪn.təns/
1.
a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend
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She introduced me to an old acquaintance from college.
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He has many business acquaintances but few close friends.
2.
slight knowledge of or familiarity with something
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He has a passing acquaintance with French.
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My acquaintance with the subject is limited.