camaraderie

[ 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

Related Words

• companionship
• intimacy
• togetherness