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amity

noun/ˈæmɪti/

C2CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
FormalRegister

A relationship of friendship and peaceful goodwill between people or groups.

Decades of amity between the two families was cemented by shared celebrations.

Similar: friendship, goodwill

Origin: Latin amicitia 'friendship', from amicus 'friend'.

Topic: friendship in General English

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