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concord

 

[ ˈkɒŋ.kɔrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A combination of musical notes that are harmonious when heard together.

Synonyms

accord, agreement, harmony

Examples of usage

  • The choir sang in perfect concord.
  • The concord of the orchestra filled the concert hall with beautiful music.
Context #2 | Noun

history

An agreement or treaty between countries or groups.

Synonyms

compromise, pact, settlement

Examples of usage

  • The Treaty of Concord ended the war between the two nations.
  • The political leaders reached a concord on trade agreements.
Context #3 | Noun

literature

A state of peace and mutual understanding between people or groups.

Synonyms

amity, harmony, unity

Examples of usage

  • The characters in the novel finally found concord after a long period of conflict.
  • The concord between the feuding families brought an end to the feud.

Translations

Translations of the word "concord" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concordância

🇮🇳 सहमति

🇩🇪 Übereinstimmung

🇮🇩 kesepakatan

🇺🇦 згода

🇵🇱 zgoda

🇯🇵 一致

🇫🇷 accord

🇪🇸 acuerdo

🇹🇷 anlaşma

🇰🇷 합의

🇸🇦 اتفاق

🇨🇿 souhlas

🇸🇰 súhlas

🇨🇳 一致

🇸🇮 strinjanje

🇮🇸 samkomulag

🇰🇿 келісім

🇬🇪 შეთანხმება

🇦🇿 razılaşma

🇲🇽 acuerdo

Etymology

The word 'concord' originated from the Latin word 'concordia', which means 'agreement' or 'union'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, including music, politics, and literature. The concept of concord emphasizes the importance of harmony and agreement in different aspects of life.

See also: cord, cordial, cordless, cords.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,813, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.