among

preposition

1. 1

   Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

   “How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?”

2. 2

   Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.

   “He is among the few who completely understand the subject.”

3. 3

   Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.

   “Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.”