Amoris

Amoris is a Latin word meaning “of love” or “love’s.” It is the genitive singular form of the noun amor, which stands for love in the broad sense, including romantic, familial, and theological meanings in classical and medieval Latin.

In Latin grammar, amor is a third-declension noun. Its genitive singular is amoris, which is used to indicate possession or close relation to love (for example, a phrase such as amoris philosophia would translate roughly as “the philosophy of love”). The form amoris is not a standalone plural or a separate word in Latin; rather, it functions within phrases to modify other nouns.

The term appears most prominently in modern Latin-derived titles and phrases. A notable example is Amoris Laetitia, the 2016 apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis, whose title translates to “The Joy of Love.” The use of Amoris there is the genitive form, signaling a composition or relation—“the joy of love”—within the broader Catholic discourse on family life and pastoral practice.

Beyond titles, amoris typically occurs in Latin prose and poetry as part of expressions describing relationships, affections, or the nature of love. In scholarly work, it may appear in philosophical or theological discussions about love’s qualities, ethical dimensions, or social implications, always as the genitive form of amor.

Overall, amoris is a grammatical form rather than a distinct concept. Its significance lies in its role within phrases that attribute or relate matters to love.