preposition Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).
to put the cat among the pigeons
preposition Associated with or living alongside (other people or things).
How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?
preposition Belonging to (a group comprising similar people or things).
He is among the few who completely understand the subject.
preposition Distinct in some way from (other members of a group); specifically, superior or pre-eminent compared to (other members of a group).
preposition Of an event or a fact. Originally, in the course of; during; now, in the circumstances or context of. Distributed or divided between (members of a group). Done jointly by (two or more people). In the general custom or opinion of (members of a group). Occurring between (members of a group) or within (a group).
Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.
preposition Originally, in the course of; during; now, in the circumstances or context of.
preposition Distributed or divided between (members of a group).