familiar strangers

A form of familiar stranger — A stranger who is nonetheless recognized by another from regularly sharing a common physical space such as a street or bus stop, but with whom one does not interact.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of familiar stranger
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“familiar strangers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/familiar%20strangers. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “familiar strangers,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/familiar%20strangers.

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