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The definition of among is being in a group things, usually more than two, or being part of a group.

(preposition)

Standing in a dense forest is an example of standing among trees.

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See among in Webster's New World College Dictionary

in the company of; surrounded by; included with a group of: you are among friends
from place to place in: he passed among the crowd
in the number or class of: included among his supporters
by or with many of: a book popular among executives
as compared with: one among thousands
with a portion for each of: the estate was divided among the relatives
by the reciprocal action of: don't quarrel among yourselves
1. by the concerted action of
2. in the joint possession of

Origin: ME < OE on gemang, in the company (of) < on, in + gemang, a mingling, crowd < gemengan, mingle

See among in American Heritage Dictionary 4

preposition

In the midst of; surrounded by: a pine tree among cedars.
In the group, number, or class of: She is among the wealthy.
In the company of; in association with: traveling among a group of tourists.
By many or the entire number of; with many: a custom popular among the Greeks.
By the joint action of: Among us, we will finish the job.
With portions to each of: Distribute this among you.
Each with the other: Don't fight among yourselves. See Usage Note at between.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English āmang

Origin: : ā, in; see a-²

Origin: + gemang, throng; see mag- in Indo-European roots

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