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Amity
Harmony or friendliness in relationships; goodwill between people or nations.
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Ami is very friendly and always serves tea to everyone who visits her.
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Sounds Like
AM-ih-tee
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Looks Like
ami- (as in amicable) and the related word amico/amigo; resembles 'amigo' (Spanish for friend) and 'amicable'
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Remember This
Amigo is the Spanish word for 'friend'; amity shares the same Latin root as amicable and amicus.
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Other Forms
amicabilitynoun
amicableadjective
amicablyadverb
amitiesnoun
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Amicable, goodwill, harmony, cordiality
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Note
Amity is typically used to describe friendly relations between groups, communities, or nations. It is not typically used to describe personal romantic relationships.
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Examples
- Diplomatic amity between the two nations improved after the treaty.
- The festival fostered amity among residents of different backgrounds.
Synonyms
harmonyfriendlinessgoodwillcordialityamicability
Antonyms
hostilityenmitydiscord
Etymology
From Latin amicitia 'friendship', from amicus 'friend'; via Old French amité to Middle English amite.
Mnemonic
Ami + ty: Ami (French for friend) + ty (state of) → amity means the state of being friendly.
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Amicable
adjectiveHaving or showing friendliness; not hostile; relating to or characterized by goodwill and a desire to avoid conflict.
Abasement
nounThe act or instance of humiliating or degrading someone; the state of being lowered in dignity or status.
Absurdity
nounThe quality or state of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous; something that is completely contrary to reason or common sense.
Accent
nounA distinctive way of pronouncing words; the act of emphasizing a syllable or word (as a verb, to accent means to emphasize).
Accolade
nounAn honor; a public expression of praise or an award.
Acrimony
nounBitterness of speech or manner; ill feeling
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