Concord
A state of agreement or harmony among people or groups; a formal agreement or treaty between parties.
nounConcord
A state of agreement or harmony among people or groups; a formal agreement or treaty between parties.
nounImagine This
Picture two rival towns after a heated dispute; a mediator draws up a peace treaty, representatives sign, and a chorus erupts in harmonious song as the communities move into concord.
Sounds Like
KON-kord
Looks Like
con + cord (heart) — visually resembles two roots joining ideas and hearts
Remember This
Concord comes from Latin concordia meaning harmony or agreement, from con- 'together' + cor, cord- 'heart'; it is the opposite of discord.
Other Forms
Connect With
harmony, agreement, accord, unity, consensus
Note
Use concord to describe harmony in opinions or a formal agreement. Do not confuse with concur (to agree) or with the city name Concord unless you are referring to a place.