conversant
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con·ver·sant

adjective \kən-ˈvər-sənt also ˈkän-vər-sənt\

Definition of CONVERSANT

1
archaic : having frequent or familiar association
2
archaic : concerned, occupied
3
: having knowledge or experience —used with with

Examples of CONVERSANT

  1. She's conversant in several languages.
  2. <a world traveler who is highly conversant with the customs of foreign cultures>

First Known Use of CONVERSANT

14th century

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