camaraderie

American  

[kah-muh-rah-duh-ree, -rad-uh-, kam-uh-] / ˌkɑ məˈrɑ də ri, -ˈræd ə-, ˌkæm ə- /

Rarely comradery

noun

1. a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor.

   Employees are being offered an opportunity to experience the camaraderie and encouragement that comes from being part of a fitness challenge team.

   Synonyms:

   brotherhood, bonhomie, conviviality

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camaraderie British  

/ ˌkæməˈrɑːdərɪ /

noun

1. a spirit of familiarity and trust existing between friends

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Etymology

Origin of camaraderie

First recorded in 1830–40; from French, equivalent to camarade comrade + -erie -ery

Example Sentences

With no ice track, the British squad have had to find their advantage elsewhere and that has largely come in their camaraderie.

From BBC

This golden age of skating is built equally on camaraderie and competition.

From Los Angeles Times

“There was so much camaraderie and trust and love between the two of us. She understood that it was a major injury and it was devastating. It changed the path of our career.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cooper added that the group enjoys the "competitive spirit", but also the long‑built camaraderie.

From BBC

Mom friend groups can be a source of camaraderie, understanding and advice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• companionship
• intimacy
• togetherness