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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 notes

In plain EnglishAgreement or harmony — between people, nations, or, in grammar, between words.

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Word forms

concorded past tense, concords plural, concords plural, concords singular

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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.

Origin: Latin

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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.

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