Amity

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæmɪti/

Definitions

1. Friendly and peaceful relations between individuals or groups, characterized by mutual goodwill and absence of hostility
2. A harmonious relationship marked by mutual respect and friendship among people or groups is known as a state of goodwill and peace
3. This term describes an existence of mutual support and friendly interactions that foster a sense of cooperation and unity

Etymology: Amity came into English from Old French, where "amisté" and "amitie" were the usual words for friendship, and the Middle English form "amite" shows that transfer. Behind the French lies a Vulgar Latin noun, "*amīcitātem", built on the Latin "amīcus", meaning "friend". That friend word is itself rooted in "amō", "I love", so the core idea of the word is simply the state of loving one another. The English word has kept that sense of warm, affectionate ties, but its use has narrowed over time. Where "friendship" can describe a close personal bond, "amity" usually describes harmony between groups, such as nations or communities that get along and cooperate, and it is most often found in formal or diplomatic writing.

Synonyms: friendship, harmony, peace, cordiality, affection

Antonyms: animosity, hostility, enmity, antagonism, discord