collegiality

noun

col·​le·​gi·​al·​i·​ty kə-ˌlē-jē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce collegiality (audio)
-ˌlē-gē-
: the cooperative relationship of colleagues
specifically : the participation of bishops in the government of the Roman Catholic Church in collaboration with the pope

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American companies and the U.S. economy are now the envy of the world, but that prosperity—unparalleled in world history—is dependent upon the societal trust, cohesion, and collegiality that have long enabled the American economy. Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 Public collegiality between the staunch Republican and diehard Democrat is often evoked as a shining example of less partisan times. Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024 Third, stories connect us and give us shared language—and this can build both collegiality and friendships. Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Ryan Crouser threw collegiality for Texas and will compete in the shot put. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for collegiality 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of collegiality was in 1887

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“Collegiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collegiality. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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