collegial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, relating to, or ruled by colleagues.
  2. Ruled by bishops having equal power.
  3. Of or relating to a college or its students; collegiate.
  4. Possessing adherence to the ethos, standards and conduct that govern behavior among colleagues within a given organization or profession.

Pronunciation

/kəˈliːd͡ʒəl/ /kəˈliːd͡ʒi.əl/ /kəˈliːd͡ʒɪ.əl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-collegial.wav

Word forms

collegial more collegial most collegial

Etymology

From Middle English collegial, from Middle French collégial.

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