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collegial

[kuh-lee-juhl, -jee-uhl; for 2 also kuh-lee-gee-uhl]

adjective

of or characterized by the collective responsibility shared by each of a group of colleagues, with minimal supervision from above.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Latin collēgiālis. See college, -al¹

Related forms

col·le·gi·al·ly, adverb

sub·col·le·gi·al, adjective

Can be confused: collegial, collegiate.

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Example Sentences

She was collegial in the best sense, desiring to engage on many levels.

We are searching for a self-starter to help administer the accounts receivable function in a dynamic, collegial work environment.

He resisted, preferring a low-profile, collegial style.

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She was collegial in the best sense, desiring to engage on many levels.

We are searching for a self-starter to help administer the accounts receivable function in a dynamic, collegial work environment.

He resisted, preferring a low-profile, collegial style.

He was self-effacing about his accomplishments but not unaware of collegial jealousies.

Lets hope the aliens have replicators and a collegial mindset.

There, the partners were arguing in their polite, collegial way over the disposition of tens of millions.

He emphasized that the two sides had formed a collegial relationship.

Candidates must have an established record of excellence in scholarship, teaching and collegial service.

Their discussions are usually factual, friendly and collegial even if opposing.

Jerry discovered that this group was far more collegial and intimate.

Don't worry about people who tell you he lacks a collegial temperament.

Candidates must be innovative and creative, and must possess superb communications skills and a collegial leadership style.

For this reason, students shouldn't be blamed for not carrying forth the collegial renaissance of the.

Personal commitment to collegial work style and providing exceptional member service and outreach.

They focus on routines in an intense, high-decibel, two-hour mix of the self-absorbed and the collegial.

It should be collegial rather than pedantic in tone, and focused more on actual activities than on philosophy.

It has not been easy to trade a collegial atmosphere for a turf war in which those on his side do not necessarily have his back.

It's perfectly fine for a collegial kvetch around the.

But the two men described their relationship as collegial and collaborative.

The notion of solitary scholarship is nearly nonexistent in the sciences, which depend upon collegial collaboration.

All of us are collegial with one another, and some of us are better friends than others.

They were recognized scholars in their fields and seemed quite collegial.

It has a nice upper-egalitarian feel, related to the good fellowship of collegial.

Proper protocol-the time-honored, orderly, and collegial way of dealing with issues in academe-seems to be deteriorating.

Relations between the district attorney's office and the defense bar were collegial.

And that's even before getting into the collegial dynamics.

It's collegial and it might even help one or both of you over time.

Academia has spent a couple of generations now stressing the importance of collegial discssion.

Thirty minutes with the campus chief honcho versus years of collegial scrutiny.

At the same time, you want to remain collegial with everyone.

The format lends itself nicely to discussions and collegial interaction.

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World English Dictionary

collegial (kəˈliːdʒɪəl)

—*adj*
1.	of or relating to a college
2.	having authority or power shared among a number of people associated as colleagues

col'legially

—*adv*

collegi'ality

—n

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Word Origin & History

collegial

1520s, from Fr. collégial, from L. collegialis, from collegium (see college). Related: Collegiality.

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