amity

noun
UK: /ˈæmɪti/
US: /ˈæmɪti/

  1. A friendly relationship between people or countries.

    1. The two groups live in amity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The long period of amity between the nations allowed for increased trade and cultural exchange, benefitting both societies. [ ] [ ]

  2. Peaceful harmony, mutual understanding and a lack of hostility.

    1. They showed amity at the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Maintaining amity within the community requires open communication and a willingness to compromise on conflicting interests. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

peace goodwill harmony cordiality friendship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amity" in English means: A friendly relationship between people or countries., Peaceful harmony, mutual understanding and a lack of hostility..

The phonetic transcription of "amity" is /ˈæmɪti/ in British English and /ˈæmɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amity": peace, goodwill, harmony, cordiality, friendship.

Example usage of "amity": "The two groups live in amity.". More examples on the page.