amity
See also: Amity
English
Etymology
From Middle English amite, from Old French amistiet, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitātem, derived from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”).
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈæ.mɪ.ti/, [ˈæ.mɪ.ɾi]
Audio (US) (file)
Noun
amity (plural amities)
- (formal, literary) Friendship. The cooperative and supportive relationship between people, or animals. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis.
- 1922, Thomas Hardy, “Welcome Home,” in Lyrics Late and Earlier
- To my native place / Bent upon returning, / Bosom all day burning / To be where my race / Well were known, 'twas much with me / There to dwell in amity.
- 1922, Thomas Hardy, “Welcome Home,” in Lyrics Late and Earlier
- Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations; peace; accord.
Synonyms
- friendliness
- friendship
Antonyms
- enmity
- hostility
- enemyship
Related terms
- amiable
- amicable
- amorous
Translations
friendship
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Further reading
- amity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- amity in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911
- amity at OneLook Dictionary Search
Anagrams
- atimy