amity

am·i·ty

A0257100 (ăm′ĭ-tē)n. pl. am·i·ties Peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship.

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[Middle English amite, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitās, from Latin amīcus, friend.]

amity

(ˈæmɪtɪ) n, pl -tiesfriendship; cordiality[C15: from Old French amité, from Medieval Latin amīcitās friendship, from Latin amīcus friend]

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]

amity

friendship or harmony between individuals or groups. Also called comity.See also: Relationship

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	amity - a cordial disposition cordialityfriendliness - a friendly disposition
	2.	amity - a state of friendship and cordialitypeace - the state prevailing during the absence of warpeaceableness, peacefulness - a state that is calm and tranquil

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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