acquaintances

noun

1. 1

   A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.

   “I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him.”

2. 2

   A person or persons with whom one is acquainted.

3. 3

   Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord).

4. 4

   Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.).