Amity
Harmony or friendliness in relationships; goodwill between people or nations.
nounAmity
Harmony or friendliness in relationships; goodwill between people or nations.
nounImagine This
Ami is very friendly and always serves tea to everyone who visits her.
Sounds Like
AM-ih-tee
Looks Like
ami- (as in amicable) and the related word amico/amigo; resembles 'amigo' (Spanish for friend) and 'amicable'
Remember This
Amigo is the Spanish word for 'friend'; amity shares the same Latin root as amicable and amicus.
Other Forms
Connect With
Amicable, goodwill, harmony, cordiality
Note
Amity is typically used to describe friendly relations between groups, communities, or nations. It is not typically used to describe personal romantic relationships.
Study Deeper
- Diplomatic amity between the two nations improved after the treaty.
- The festival fostered amity among residents of different backgrounds.
From Latin amicitia 'friendship', from amicus 'friend'; via Old French amité to Middle English amite.
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.
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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).
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nounAn honor; a public expression of praise or an award.
Acrimony
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