camaraderie

Rarely com·rade·ry

[kah-muh-rah-duh-ree, -rad-uh-, kam-uh-]

noun

1. a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor.

   Employees are being offered an opportunity to experience the camaraderie and encouragement that comes from being part of a fitness challenge team.

   Synonyms: brotherhood, bonhomie, conviviality

camaraderie

/ ˌkæməˈrɑːdərɪ /

noun

1. a spirit of familiarity and trust existing between friends

Word History and Origins

Origin of camaraderie¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from French, equivalent to camarade comrade + -erie -ery

Word History and Origins

Origin of camaraderie¹

C19: from French, from _comrade

Example Sentences

That camaraderie has been most vivid in times of adversity.

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What got them through, he said, was simple camaraderie.

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Even for seasoned Oasis tour vets, the outpouring of goodwill and camaraderie between the band and fans has been invigorating.

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But it was impossible not to notice, beyond the cool splashing and camaraderie, a charred and empty landscape.

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Much like Smith, who touted the physical nature of the courts that built a competitive atmosphere while also building a family, Alston understands the way basketball fosters camaraderie.

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Related Words

• companionship 
• intimacy 
• togetherness