familiar

noun

(witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

A member of a pope's or bishop's household.

(obsolete) A member of one's family or household.

(obsolete) A close friend.

(historical) The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.

adjective

Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

Acquainted.

Intimate or friendly.

Of or pertaining to a family; familial.

Roots

familiafamil- · Latin · household, family

Synonyms for familiar

acquaintedadj intimateadj accustomedadj conversantadj versedn commonadj commonplaceadj acquaintancen chummyadj colloquialadj wontedadj folksyadj

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