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concord

Noun

IPA /ˈkɒŋkɔːd/

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A peaceful state of agreement and good relations.

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concord/ˈkɒŋkɔːd/

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A group argues and disagrees
The group lives in harmony

Concord is a state of peaceful agreement between people or groups.

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After the dispute, the neighbours hoped to live in concord.
The historian described a period of concord between the two communities.

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concord — A peaceful state of agreement and good relations.

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A peaceful state of agreement and good relations.

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Word origin

From Latin concordia, related to concors, of one mind, through Old French.

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In concord with someone means in peaceful agreement with them.

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