1.Definition: a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

Related Noun(s):quaker

Category: People

2.Definition: a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

"All their supporters came out for the game", "They are friends of the library"

Related Noun(s):admirer, booster, champion, protagonist, supporter

Category: People

3.Definition: a person with whom you are acquainted

"I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances", "We are friends of the family"

Related Noun(s):acquaintance

Category: People

4.Definition: a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

"He was my best friend at the university"

Category: People

5.Definition: an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

Related Noun(s):ally

Category: People