• Tranquillity

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    Origin

    From the French tranquillité, from the Latin tranquillitās, from tranquillus.

    Full definition of tranquillity

    Noun

    tranquillity

    (usually uncountable; plural tranquillities)
    1. the state of being tranquil
    2. the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
    3. the absence of stress; serenity
    4. the quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones.

    Usage notes

    More common spelling in the UK; less common in the US.

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