amity

noun am·i·ty \ˈa-mə-tē\

: a feeling of friendship : friendly relations between nations or groups

plural am·i·ties

Full Definition of AMITY

: friendship; especially : friendly relations between nations

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Middle English amite, from Anglo-French amyté, from Medieval Latin amicitas, from Latin amicus friend — more at amiable

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: goodwill, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, kindliness, neighborliness

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noun am·i·ty \ˈa-mə-tē\

: a feeling of friendship <amity between nations>

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