amity
/ˈæmɪti/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.89 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations.
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A female given name.
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A number of places in the United States:
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A number of places in the United States:
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A number of places in the United States:
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A number of places in the United States:
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A number of places in the United States:
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "Near-synonyms: accord, concord, harmony, peace, peacefulness"
- "The first time I saw Amity we were in front of her house playing work-up, a baseball variation where you move from position to position by outs until you get to bat."
Etymology
From Middle English amite, from Old French amisté, amitie, amistiet, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitātem, derived from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”).
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Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈæmɪti/