Amity
/ˈæməti/
nounBeginner📊CommonRelationship
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Definitions
1
A state of friendly or peaceful relations; goodwill.
/ˈæməti/
nounpositiveBeginner
Relationship
A friendly relationship.
There was a spirit of amity between the neighboring villages.
💡 Simply: Being friendly and peaceful with someone or something.
More Examples
2
The peace treaty restored amity between the warring factions.
How It's Used
International Relations
"The two countries have signed a treaty to promote amity."
Literature
"The novel explored the amity between the protagonist and her mentor."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Old French amitié, from Latin amicitia, from amicus "friend".
The word 'amity' has been used consistently throughout history to describe friendly relations, particularly in diplomatic and political contexts.
Memory tip
Think 'a-mighty' friendship, strong and powerful.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"friendship, love"
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Common misspellings
amitiyammity
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