οικείος — meaning in English

English meaning

• familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
• intimate adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
• relative adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.

Senses

οικείος is used for these senses in English:

• familiar Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
• familiar Intimate or friendly.
• intimate Closely acquainted; familiar.
• relative Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

familiar — full definition

1. adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
2. adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
3. noun A spirit believed to serve or accompany a witch, often in animal form.

intimate — full definition

1. adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
2. adjective Private or personal, often relating to sex or the body.
3. noun A very close friend.
4. verb To suggest or hint at something without stating it directly.

Related Greek words