English dictionary
vis-a-vis
/,v/i/z/@/'v/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
Source: WordNet 3.0
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small sofa that seats two people
Source: WordNet 3.0
adverb
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face-to-face with; literally `face to face'
ExamplesThey sat vis-a-vis at the table.
I found myself vis-a-vis a burly policeman.
Source: WordNet 3.0