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HAHM-uh-nee/ˈhɑːməni/

Harmony is peaceful agreement, or notes that sound pleasant together: live in harmony; in harmony with; vocal harmony. Peace is wider; agreement is more contractual. Uncountable in the social sense. Do not call a ceasefire harmony if fighting continues. Music exams: sing in harmony.

Meaning

A peaceful situation in which people agree; also notes that sound pleasant together.

Examples

• “The talks aimed at harmony between the two unions.”
• “The choir sang in three-part harmony, which is the music sense.”

Good to know

live in harmony; in harmony with. Music: sing in harmony. Wider: peace. Contract: agreement. Uncountable (social). Not a ceasefire that still fails.

Near in meaning

peace

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