mateship

[ meyt-ship ]

noun

1. the state of being a mate.
2. Australian. a mode of conduct among Australian men that stresses equality, friendship, and solidarity.

mateship

/ ˈmeɪtʃɪp /

noun

1. the comradeship of friends, usually male, viewed as an institution

Word History and Origins

Origin of mateship¹

First recorded in 1585–95; mate ¹ + -ship

Example Sentences

Clarke, 54, described the distinctly Australian concept of “mateship,” which prioritizes teamwork, selflessness and loyalty.

From New York Times

“It’s camaraderie, it’s mateship, it’s the balance of skill and strategy … but to be honest, it’s a lot of fun,” says Australian Curling Federation President Kim Forge.

From Seattle Times

“Mateship is something we take very seriously here in Australia, something that is tightly woven into our national psyche. We should have been the leaders, showing our coalition partners exactly how we treat our mates.”

From Washington Post

Paul Hogan’s reptile-wrestling tough guy from the 1986 movie “Crocodile Dundee” typified Australia’s reputation for “mateship,” a creed of male friendship that often excludes women.

From Washington Post

I didn’t solely base my case on our hundred years of mateship, or the Anzus alliance.

From The Guardian