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Meaning of among

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

among

Pronunciation:/əˈmɒŋ/

preposition

Definitions

  1. Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

    Example: How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?

  2. Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.

    Example: He is among the few who completely understand the subject.

  3. Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.

    Example: Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.