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collegial Definition

col·legi·al (kə lē′jəl, -jē əl)

adjective

  1. with authority or power shared equally among colleagues
  2. collegiate
  3. characterized by mutual consideration and respect among colleagues

Etymology: ME < L collegialis

collegial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • atmosphere: One of the strengths of the Department includes the collegial atmosphere generated among colleagues involved in inter-disciplinary research.
  • relationship: Such people tend only to take advantage of collegial relationships.
  • environment: This book rightly emphasizes the need for more collaborative collegial environments, where LIS could take a pro-active role.
  • body: Organization The SAI is constituted as a collegial multi member body ( Chamber ).
  • spirit: They are a " concrete application of collegial spirit.
  • approach: We recognize that this is a substantial departure from the University's collegial approach to academic governance but see no alternative.