comity
Definition: a state of mutual harmony, friendship, and respect, esp. between or among nations or people; civilityHere's my word for 2009.
I've spent the past week looking for the word to fit the definition I was going for. I wanted something that meant acceptance, but without compromise. Although the Latin roots are different, comity carries with it some sense of accommodation - the mutual respect part of the definition. I can accept things and people as they are without compromising who I am or what I believe. Easier said than done, I'm a little uh, stubborn sometimes.
4 comments:
Super word - now maybe I need to find me a word for the new year. I like the idea of it.
I agree, good word.
Stopping by on this Christmas Eve to wish you and the family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
xo
That is a very good word and thought for 2009. Thank you.
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