What is amongst definition?

The word "amongst" is a variation of the word "among" and is used to describe something that is present or occurring within a group or collection of things or people. It is commonly used in British English but is also used in American English. The use of "amongst" is considered formal or more literary compared to the simplified use of "among". The word can be used to indicate a sense of belonging or to show that there is something in common between the group or collection of things or people being referred to.