collegial

adjective

col·​le·​gial kə-ˈlē-j(ē-)əl 

especially for sense 2a also -ˈlē-gē-əl

1

: collegiate sense 2

2

a

: marked by power or authority vested equally in each of a number of colleagues

His choice is for a collegial system in which no individual is preeminent.

—Karen Elliott House

b

: characterized by equal sharing of authority especially by Roman Catholic bishops

a collegial church

3

: marked by camaraderie among colleagues

collegial relationships among faculty members

collegially adverb

Synonyms of collegial

• warm
• friendly
• gracious

Examples of collegial in a Sentence

company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers

Recent Examples on the Web

But some universities almost function as high-end senior centers nowadays, offering collegial networks, intellectual stimulation, and some resources. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

That dynamic helped give the summit its unfussy, collegial vibe—rather than a revolving door of proclamatory keynotes, speaking moments were intended to be conversational; the presenters and participants, peers. — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 June 2026

Many Republicans see Clyburn as collegial and effective. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 May 2026

The draft opinion by the Florida Commission on Ethics says City Council is a collegial body and its selection of a president and vice president marks an advancement in rank for whoever get approved for those posts. — David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see college

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1