acquaintance
Pronunciation:
/əˈkweɪntəns//ʌˈkweɪn.təns/noun
Definitions
A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.
Example: I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him.
A person or persons with whom one is acquainted.
Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord).
Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.).