concord

Concord is a term with several related meanings. In everyday English, it denotes harmony or agreement among people or things, such as a concord within a community or a political concord among nations. In grammar and linguistics, concord refers to agreement between words in a sentence, such as a verb agreeing in number with its subject or pronouns agreeing with their antecedents. It can also describe a formal treaty or settlement that establishes peace or cooperation.

Etymology of the word traces to Latin concordia, formed from con- “together” and cor, cord- “heart,” meaning a harmony of the heart or agreement among parties.

Geographic usage includes several places named Concord. Notably, Concord, Massachusetts, was the site of the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War in 1775 and is associated with early American history. Concord, New Hampshire, is the state capital. Concord, California, is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Other communities bearing the name include Concord, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, and Concord, North Carolina, a city in Cabarrus County.

Concord grape refers to a historic American grape variety developed in the mid-19th century by Ephraim Wales Bull in Massachusetts. It is widely grown for fresh consumption, juice, and jelly, and is known for its dark blue skin and distinctive aroma. The variety belongs to Vitis labrusca and has played a notable role in American horticulture and food culture.

In broader usage, concord denotes general harmony or agreement across disciplines, including law, diplomacy, and culture.