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collegiality

American  
[kuh-lee-jee-al-i-tee, -gee-] / kəˌli dʒiˈæl ɪ ti, -gi- /

noun

  1. cooperative interaction among colleagues.


Etymology

Origin of collegiality

First recorded in 1885–90; collegial + -ity

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

That’s judicial collegiality, and that’s what’s critical to the judicial process.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2024

Christensen, a dogged reporter beloved by colleagues for his wry humor, collegiality, graceful writing and incisive mind, but above all his humility, died of cancer Monday at his home in Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

According to one biologist, new management paradigms, better data, and improved collegiality between ICCAT's members have left bluefin "safe and secure."

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

He was not flying in the easy collegiality of Suren Ratwatte’s cockpit.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell