Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.) / Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.

Obsolete spelling of among

To enter the company of a group (of people, animals etc.), especially by chance and unexpectedly, and suddenly.

(idiomatic) A woman who is accepted on the same terms, and as having the same worth, as other others in society.

in addition to things not mentioned

plural of man among men

plural of first among equals

(idiomatic) A person or position that is formally of equal rank to others in a group, but nonetheless takes a leading role within that group.

Most thieves lack a sense of honor and are not to be trusted.

(idiomatic) A man who is accepted on the same terms, and as having the same worth, as other men in society.