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am·i·ty  (m-t)
n. pl. am·i·ties
Peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship.

[Middle English amite, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *amcits, from Latin amcus, friend.]

amity [ˈæmɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
friendship; cordiality
[from Old French amité, from Medieval Latin amīcitās friendship, from Latin amīcus friend]

amity
friendship or harmony between individuals or groups. Also called comity.
See also: Relationship
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.amity - a cordial disposition
friendliness - a friendly disposition
2.amity - a state of friendship and cordiality
peace - the state prevailing during the absence of war
peaceableness, peacefulness - a state that is calm and tranquil

amity
Translations
amity [ˈæmɪtɪ] N (frm) → concordia f, amistad f
amity [ˈæmɪti] n (formal) (= peace) → amitié f
in amity → en bonne entente
amity


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