amity

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a cordial disposition
  2. noun a state of friendship and cordiality

Etymology

From Middle English amite, from Old French amisté, amitie, amistiet, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitātem, derived from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”).

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Synonyms

cordiality

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