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camaraderie definition

ca·ma·ra·derie (kam′ə räd′ə rē, käm′-)

noun

loyalty and warm, friendly feeling among comrades; comradeship

Etymology: Fr < camarade, comrade

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camaraderie Synonyms

camaraderie

n.

intimacy, sociability, comradeship, esprit de corps; see brotherhood 1, fellowship 1, friendship 1, 2.


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camaraderie Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enjoy: Do you enjoy the camaraderie of the smokers ' group outside the building - a place where you can meet all sorts?

Preposition: between

  • crew: The general camaraderie between the boat crews remained, but there was less chitchat and amiable meandering about the floating wall dock.

Preposition: within

  • group: Long lasting friendships and support also develop as a result of the camaraderie within the small groups.

Adjective modifier

  • great: There's a great camaraderie within the branch network.

Preposition: among

  • student: The dedication of his professors and the camaraderie among fellow students compensated for the university's inadequate facilities.

Preposition: amongst

  • team: It had a very positive impact creating great camaraderie among the team.

Preposition: of

  • group: I miss the easy camaraderie of a group of Hull women on a night out.
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camaraderie quotes

The deeps are cold: In that darkness camaraderie does not hold: Nothing touches but, clutching, devours.

-Hughes,Ted (Edward James)

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