Meaning of familiar stranger | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Examples
“The familiar stranger is someone we meet⟳ every morning at the bus stop⟳ or at the campus, but we have⟳ never talked with.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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