collegiality

[kuh-lee-jee-al-i-tee, -gee-]

noun

1. cooperative interaction among colleagues.

Word History and Origins

Origin of collegiality¹

First recorded in 1885–90; collegial + -ity

Example Sentences

At the economics department, it’s also a place with a surprising reputation for collegiality.

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While some board members think collegiality and closer collaboration is key to adopting the technology effectively, Schulman believes it could be the opposite.

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The hard turn in Congress away from collegiality and compromise had begun.

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Even during Gould’s own tenure, his confrontational approach and frequent separate concurring opinions contributed to decreased board collegiality and political tensions with both Republicans and Democrats.

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“Increasing politicization of most appeals courts and somewhat decreased collegiality complicate efforts to predict how the Ninth’s judges will vote in this case.”

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