Associations to the word «Amity»

Wiktionary

AMITY, noun. (formal) (literary) Friendship. The cooperative and supportive relationship between people, or animals. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis.
AMITY, noun. Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations; peace; accord.

Dictionary definition

AMITY, noun. A cordial disposition.
AMITY, noun. A state of friendship and cordiality.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.