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 *am  cit s, 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
| Noun | 1. | 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
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
n → Freundschaftlichkeit f
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