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

Though both dressed in black when they spoke with The Envelope at the Four Seasons Los Angeles recently, Trier and Skarsgård exhibited high spirits and fond camaraderie while examining the mysteries of relationships and art.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's all about the camaraderie and team spirit," she says.

From BBC

There’s camaraderie among the women, whether they compete in the speed events of downhill and super-G, and tech events of slalom and giant slalom.

From Los Angeles Times

The answer is each other, their team camaraderie.

From BBC

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

From BBC

Related Words

• companionship
• intimacy
• togetherness