a·mong 
(ə-mŭng) also a·mongst (ə-mŭngst)
(ə-mŭng) also a·mongst (ə-mŭngst)prep.
1. In the midst of; surrounded by: a pine tree among cedars.
2. In the group, number, or class of: She is among the wealthy.
3. In the company of; in association with: traveling among a group of tourists.
4. By many or the entire number of; with many: a custom popular among the Greeks.
5. By the joint action of: Among us, we will finish the job.
6. With portions to each of: Distribute this among you.
7. With or against one another: Don't fight among yourselves. See Usage Note at between.
[Middle English, from Old English āmang : ā, in; see A-2 + gemang, throng; see mag- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]