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Definitions from Wiktionary (Penpal)

▸ noun:  Alternative spelling of pen pal [A friend with whom one communicates using letters, usually over a long distance.]

Similar:
pen friend, pen-friend, school mate, fellow traveler, fellow-traveller, co-worker, confrère, officemate, ballpen, team-mate, more...

Opposite:
in-person friend, acquaintance, stranger

Types:
e-pal, snail mail pal, more...

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Similar:
pen friend, pen-friend, school mate, fellow traveler, fellow-traveller, co-worker, confrère, officemate, ballpen, team-mate, more...

Opposite:
in-person friend, acquaintance, stranger

Types:
e-pal, snail mail pal, more...



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