among
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/əˈmɒŋ/
English
Definitions
preposition
- Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)“How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?”
- Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.“He is among the few who completely understand the subject.”
- Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.“Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.”