amongst

[uh-muhngst, uh-muhngkst]

preposition

Chiefly British.

1. among.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amongst¹

First recorded in 1200–50; earlier amongs, Middle English amonges, equivalent to among “among” + -es adverbial genitive suffix; excrescent -t as in against; among

Example Sentences

In the journal Functional Ecology, the Kobe University team report that amongst seeds of four model orchid species they buried in various forest locations, they observed germination only near decaying logs, and that the seedlings virtually exclusively associated with wood-decaying fungi.

From Science Daily

But as the party figures out how to move forward, the broader left needs to be able to talk amongst ourselves—to disagree, to get comfortable with respectful conflict.

From Slate

Even the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak admitted he counted himself amongst them.

From BBC

“We weren’t competitive amongst each other,” remembered Ramone, “because all our genres were different. Blondie didn’t sound like the Ramones. The Ramones didn’t sound like Patti Smith. Patti Smith didn’t sound like Television.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Indian media report was picked up widely in China, stoking concern - and even fears - amongst the public over whether benefits extended to foreigners would increase competition in a sluggish job market - and in a country that has traditionally not been a major immigration destination for foreign professionals.

From BBC