Dictionary definition · familiar
noun
- a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another"drinking companions"
- a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
adjective
- well known or easily recognized"a familiar figure"
- within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange"familiar ordinary objects found in every home"
- (usually followed by ‘with’) well informed about or knowing thoroughly"conversant with business trends"
- having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship"on familiar terms"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).