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a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
(noun) acquaintance
a person with whom you are acquainted
I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances; we are friends of the family
(noun) ally
an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
he's a good ally in fight
(noun) supporter, admirer, protagonist, booster, champion
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
all their supporters came out for the game; they are friends of the library