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am·i·ty
(ăm′ĭ-tē)n. pl. am·i·ties
Peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship.
[Middle English amite, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitās, from Latin amīcus, friend.]
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amity
(ˈæmɪtɪ)n, pl -ties
friendship; cordiality
[C15: from Old French amité, from Medieval Latin amīcitās friendship, from Latin amīcus friend]
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am•i•ty
(ˈæm ɪ ti)n.
a peaceful relationship, as between nations; friendship; harmony.
[1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French amitie, Old French amiste(t) < Vulgar Latin *amīcitātem, acc. of *amīcitās= Latin amīc(us) friend + -itās -ity]
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amity
friendship or harmony between individuals or groups. Also called comity.
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| Noun | 1. |  amity - a cordial disposition friendliness - a friendly disposition |
| 2. |  amity - a state of friendship and cordialitypeace - 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.
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amity
n → Freundschaftlichkeit f
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