Amity
/ˈæm.ɪ.ti/noun
A friendly relationship or peaceful harmony between individuals or groups.
Did you know?The word 'Amity' is derived from the Latin 'amicitia', which connects to the idea of a pact or bond that could also imply a magical or binding agreement between people.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ami
“to love or befriend.”
Latin
Latin
amicitia
“friendship, a bond of affection and loyalty.”
Old French
Old French
amitié
“friendship, an affectionate relationship.”
Middle English
Middle English
amite
“friendship or friendly relationship.”
Modern English
English
amity
“a term denoting peaceful harmony and friendship.”