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Collegiality: meaning, definitions and examples

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collegiality

 

[ kəˈliːɡiːəlatɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace behavior

Collegiality refers to a cooperative relationship and shared responsibility among colleagues, particularly in a professional setting. It emphasizes mutual respect, collaboration, and the idea of working together towards common goals. Essentially, it embodies the spirit of teamwork and collegial support within an organization.

Synonyms

collaboration, cooperation, partnership, teamwork

Examples of usage

  • The professors displayed collegiality during the faculty meeting.
  • Collegiality among team members enhances project outcomes.
  • Effective collegiality can lead to a positive work environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "collegiality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colegialidade

🇮🇳 सहयोगिता

🇩🇪 Kollegialität

🇮🇩 kolegialitas

🇺🇦 колегіальність

🇵🇱 kolegialność

🇯🇵 協議制

🇫🇷 collégialité

🇪🇸 colegialidad

🇹🇷 kolektiflik

🇰🇷 동료성

🇸🇦 زمالة

🇨🇿 kolegiálnost

🇸🇰 kolegiálnosť

🇨🇳 同僚关系

🇸🇮 kolegialnost

🇮🇸 sameiginlegur

🇰🇿 ортақтық

🇬🇪 კოლეგიალობა

🇦🇿 kollegiality

🇲🇽 colegialidad

Etymology

The term 'collegiality' originates from the Latin word 'collegialis', which relates to 'collegium', meaning 'group of colleagues' or 'assembly'. It reflects the idea of camaraderie and mutual respect among individuals who share a profession or work together in a particular field. This concept gained prominence in academic and professional contexts, particularly in the late 20th century, as organizations recognized the importance of collective decision-making and inclusive governance. Through this, collegiality has become a cornerstone for fostering positive workplace dynamics and improving organizational efficiency.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,203 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.