collegiality

col·le·gi·al·i·ty

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of collegiality word

noun collegiality the sharing of authority among colleagues 3
noun collegiality the principle that authority is shared by the pope and the bishops 3
noun collegiality considerate and respectful conduct among colleagues or an atmosphere, relationship, etc. characterized by this 3
noun collegiality cooperative interaction among colleagues. 1
noun collegiality Power and authority that is shared among peers, especially the sharing of collegiate power among Roman Catholic bishops. 1
noun collegiality respect and cooperation among colleagues 1

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Origin of collegiality

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; collegial + -ity

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Parts of speech for Collegiality

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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collegiality popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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