noun
Uncommon
concord
KON-kawd
Concord (noun) means a state of peaceful agreement or harmony between people or groups. Example: “The two nations have lived in concord for decades.”
noun
1
A state of peaceful agreement or harmony between people or groups.
"The two nations have lived in concord for decades."
"The treaty was meant to restore concord between the rival clans."
2
In grammar, agreement between words, such as a verb matching its subject in number and person.
"Subject-verb concord means "he is" is correct, not "he are.""
How to use concord
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAgreement or harmony — between people, nations, or, in grammar, between words.
Common pairings
live in concord
restore concord
grammatical concord
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Word forms
- Plural
- concords
- Third person singular
- concords
- Past tense
- concorded
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Etymology
From Old French concorde, from Latin concordia, from concors ("of one mind, agreeing") — con- plus cor, cordis ("heart"). Compare accord.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “concord” mean?
The word “concord” means a state of peaceful agreement or harmony between people or groups. In plain terms, agreement or harmony — between people, nations, or, in grammar, between words.
How do you pronounce “concord”?
“Concord” is pronounced KON-kawd (/ˈkɑnkɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “concord” in a sentence?
Here is “concord” used in a sentence: “The two nations have lived in concord for decades.”
What part of speech is “concord”?
“Concord” is a noun.
Where does the word “concord” come from?
The word “concord” comes from Latin. From Old French concorde, from Latin concordia, from concors ("of one mind, agreeing") — con- plus cor, cordis ("heart"). Compare accord.
Is “concord” a common word?
“Concord” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “concord” have?
“Concord” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state of peaceful agreement or harmony between people or groups.
