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

I think there must be some sort of sense that they’re trying to maximize collegiality and institutional peace ahead of a ruling they’re going to like.

From Time

Nevertheless, companies are desperate to find ways to nurture collaboration and collegiality in a remote environment.

From MIT Technology Review

He added that he wouldn’t be surprised if Barrett carried this sense of collegiality with her to the Supreme Court.

From FiveThirtyEight

That could indicate that Barrett is open to the arguments of her more liberal colleagues — or that she is choosing not to dissent in some cases for the sake of collegiality.

From FiveThirtyEight

Wyden is popular with GOP colleagues for his collegiality, work ethic and willingness to include their ideas in legislation.

From The Daily Beast

Some scoffed that what he would get from Hillary would be a rival team, but Hillary has been the very model of collegiality.

From The Daily Beast

Alas, this era of collegiality and respect, the era of Tip O'Neill and Ronald Reagan, is over.

From The Daily Beast