n.
Pronunciation: f ə - ˌ mi-l ē - ' (y)er- ə -t ē , - ' (y)a-r ə -; - ˌ mil- ' yer-, - ˌ mil- ' ya-r ə -
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Date: 13th century
1 a : the quality or state of being familiar b : a state of close relationship : INTIMACY
2 a : absence of ceremony : INFORMALITY b : an unduly informal act or expression : IMPROPRIETY c : a sexual liberty
3 : close acquaintance with something <my familiarity with American history>