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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

There’s a flip side to the coin of collegiality: You’re supposed to behave in a sufficiently respectable way that you’re not abusing or taking advantage of your colleagues’ collegiality.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2025

There’s genuine collegiality amongst the half-dozen candidates, several of whom have been informally running together and lifting each other up, thanks to the new ranked choice system.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

Donors who discussed the Thursday event were struck by the collegiality between Trump and DeSantis during the call to the meeting.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

I make a split-second decision that forced collegiality with my coworkers is preferable to a dark walk alone.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse