Amid

preposition

1. In or through the midst of surrounded by

   "hidden among the trees"

2. In company or association with

   "living among artists"

3. By or through the aggregate of

   "discontent among the poor"

4. In the number or class of

   "wittiest among poets"

5. In shares to each of

   "divided among the heirs"

6. Through the reciprocal acts of

   "quarreling among themselves"

7. Through the joint action of

   "made a fortune among themselves"

idiom

1. Surrounded by people who are one's friends and are not threatening in any way

   "Relax. You're among friends here and can speak freely."

idiom

1. In addition to things that are not specifically mentioned

   "The study found, among other things, that men and women are equally at risk for the disease."

noun phrase

1. The leader of a group of people who is officially considered equal in rights and status to the other members of the group

   "As a director, he encourages collaboration and considers himself only (the) first among equals."