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among

among ˈmʌŋ/ preposition
also amongst ˈmʌŋst/
among
ˈmʌŋ/
preposition
also amongst ˈmʌŋst/
Britannica Dictionary definition of AMONG
: in or through (a group of people or things)
: in the presence of (a group of people)
◊ When people do something among themselves, they do it as a group without involving others.
used to talk about the opinions, feelings, etc., of a group of people
used to indicate the group of people or things involved in or affected by something
used to say that a person or thing is part of a larger group
used to indicate the group of people or things being considered, compared, etc.
: in shares to each of (a group of people)
used to describe someone who is unusual or excellent in some way