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amity

am·i·ty
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [am-i-tee]
    • /ˈæm ɪ ti/
    • /ˈæm.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-i-tee]
    • /ˈæm ɪ ti/

Definitions of amity word

  • uncountable noun amity Amity is peaceful, friendly relations between people or countries. 3
  • noun amity friendship; cordiality 3
  • noun amity friendly, peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship 3
  • noun amity a female given name. 1
  • noun amity A friendly relationship. 1
  • noun amity friendship, harmony 1

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Origin of amity

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English amit(i)e < Middle French amitie, Old French amiste(t) < Vulgar Latin *amicitāt-, stem of amīcitās, derivative of Latin amīcus. See ami, amiable, -ity

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Parts of speech for Amity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

amity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

amity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for amity

noun amity

  • kindliness — the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.
  • concord — Concord is a state of peaceful agreement.
  • cordiality — warmth of feeling
  • goodwill — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
  • benevolence — inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity

Antonyms for amity

noun amity

  • discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
  • aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
  • hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
  • ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
  • dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.

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