amity

CEFRC2

/ˈæmɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A friendly and peaceful relationship between people or countries.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A female given name.

Examples

  • Despite past conflicts, the leaders expressed hope for future amity.

  • The two countries signed a treaty of amity and cooperation.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈɛəmɪɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations.

  2. Friendship; friendliness.

More examples

In context

  • Near-synonyms: accord, concord, harmony, peace, peacefulness

  • The first time I saw Amity we were in front of her house playing work-up, a baseball variation where you move from position to position by outs until you get to bat.

  • To my native place ¶ Bent upon returning, ¶ Bosom all day burning ¶ To be where my race ¶ Well were known, 'twas much with me ¶ There to dwell in amity.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English amite, from Old French amisté, amitie, amistiet, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitātem, derived from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”).