Amidst vs. Among

Amidst vs. Among — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Amidst and Among

Amidstpreposition

In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.

Amongpreposition

Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst)

How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?

Amongpreposition

Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.

He is among the few who completely understand the subject.

Amongpreposition

Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.

Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.
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