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am·i·ty  (m-t)

n. pl. am·i·ties

Peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship.

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

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amity [ˈæmɪtɪ]

n pl -ties

friendship; cordiality

[from Old French amité, from Medieval Latin amīcitās friendship, from Latin amīcus friend]

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amity

friendship or harmony between individuals or groups. Also called comity.

See also: Relationship

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	amity - a cordial disposition cordiality 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

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amity

noun (Formal) friendship, understanding, accord, peace, harmony, goodwill, fellowship, fraternity, brotherhood, tranquillity, friendliness, concord, comradeship, cordiality, peacefulness, kindliness, comity, amicability Over the past two decades the countries have lived in amity.

Translations

amity [ˈæmɪtɪ] N (frm) → concordia f, amistad f

amity [ˈæmɪti] n (formal) (= peace) → amitié f
in amity → en bonne entente

amity

n → Freundschaftlichkeit f