e-pal
Digital pen pal
An e-pal is a pen pal you correspond with electronically rather than by mail—through email, messaging apps, or social media.
The relationship is the same: two people, often strangers from different places, who form a friendship through written exchange.
I've had an e-pal in Japan for three years now.
Digital written communication
- messageTransmitted communication
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- inboxMessage receiving folder
- replyVerbal or written answer
thread · conversation · exchange · contact · forward · attachment · subject · cc
Network-connected state
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- usernameAccount identification string
- avatarDigital user representation
profile · chatroom · forum · social media · platform · app · website · webcam
Non-kin mutual bond
- buddyInformal term for companion
- companionOne who keeps company
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
- connectionA joining or relation
follower · contact · associate · confidant · peer · match · bond · rapport
In foreign countries
- abroadIn foreign territory
- foreignFrom another nation
- farawayAt great distance
- globalRelating to entire world
international · cross-border · transcontinental · timezone · multinational · expatriate · remote · worldwide
Act of enrolling
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- interestsWhat engages or benefits
- hobbiesLeisure activities for pleasure
- pairingJoining two together
compatibility · country · language exchange · classroom · school program · teacher · assignment · introduction
Digital written communication
reply · thread · conversation · exchange · contact · forward · attachment · subject · cc · notification
online
Network-connected state
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- usernameAccount identification string
avatar · profile · chatroom · forum · social media · platform · app · website · webcam · video call
friend
Non-kin mutual bond
- buddyInformal term for companion
- companionOne who keeps company
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
connection · follower · contact · associate · confidant · peer · match · bond · rapport · mutual
overseas
In foreign countries
global · international · cross-border · transcontinental · timezone · multinational · expatriate · remote · worldwide · exchange
signup
Act of enrolling
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- interestsWhat engages or benefits
- hobbiesLeisure activities for pleasure
pairing · compatibility · country · language exchange · classroom · school program · teacher · assignment · introduction · directory
- online relationshipsonline friend, internet friend, virtual friend, online date, match
e-palneighbor
Person living nearby
classmate · roommate · pen pal · schoolmate · coworker
e-palnext-door neighbor
Person living immediately adjacent
housemate · roommate · cohabitant · flatmate
e-palbest friend
Most trusted companion
close friend · confidant · intimate · soulmate · bosom friend