"inacquaintance" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From in- + acquaintance. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|in|acquaintance}} in- + acquaintance Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} inacquaintance (uncountable)
  1. Lack of acquaintance; ignorance. Tags: uncountable
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