English Dictionary
Definition of “concord”
concord (ˈkɒnkɔːd
;ˈkɒŋ-)
Definitions
noun
- agreement or harmony between people or nations; amity
- a treaty establishing peaceful relations between nations
- agreement or harmony between things, ideas, etc
- music a combination of musical notes, esp one containing a series of consonant intervals Compare discord (sense 3)
- grammar another word for agreement (sense 6)
Word Origin
C13: from Old French concorde, from Latin concordia, from concors of the same mind, harmonious, from com- same + cor heart
Synonyms
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harmony,
accord,
peace,
agreement,
concert,
friendship,
consensus,
goodwill,
unison,
good understanding
rapport,
unanimity,
amity,
consonance,
Concord (ˈkɒŋkəd)
Definitions
noun
- a town in NE Massachusetts: scene of one of the opening military actions (1775) of the War of American Independence. Pop: 16 937 (2003 est)
- a city in New Hampshire, the state capital: printing, publishing. Pop: 41 823 (2003 est)
Usage examples
Now the lovely mouth opened wide to let out a second howl in concord with the computer's.
Ruell, Patrick, The Only Game (1991)My speech reflected little more than the conventional wisdom at the time: give concord a chance.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Favours are bestowed by the Emperor for good work; the family will obtain riches, and all will live in peace and concord.
Walters, Derek, Chinese Astrology (1987)
