E-quaintance refers to someone who you have met or connected with online, but have not necessarily had any physical interaction with. Some synonyms for e-quaintance include cyber-acquaintance, virtual acquaintance, online contact, digital connection, internet friend, and web connection. All these words have similar meanings to e-quaintance, but they may have different connotations. For example, cyber-acquaintance may imply a stronger online connection, while a virtual acquaintance may refer to someone you've just briefly interacted with. Regardless of the word used, having e-quaintances can enrich one's social life and provide opportunities for networking and personal growth in online communities.