Definition

The quality of being collegial, where colleagues work together in a cooperative and respectful manner, sharing authority and responsibility.

Example

The success of the project was due to the strong sense of collegiality among the team members.

Conversation

I really appreciate the sense of collegiality in our team meetings.

Absolutely! It makes sharing ideas so much easier.

Yeah, I think that collegiality helps us work better together.

For sure! It creates a friendly atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Collegiality → It is formed from "collegium" (from Latin, meaning a society or group) and "-ality" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "collegiality" refers to the quality of being collegial, or working together as a group in a cooperative manner.

Memory Tip

Think of a group or society ('collegium') working together in a cooperative way, which is what collegiality means.

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