Definition of COLLEGIAL

collegial

Meanings

Adjective

  • characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues; ; - Merle Fainsod
    • "collegial harmony"
    • "a tendency to turn from collegial to one-man management"
  • of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or ruled by colleagues.
  • Ruled by bishops having equal power.
  • Of or relating to a college or its students; collegiate.
  • Possessing adherence to the ethos, standards and conduct that govern behavior among colleagues within a given organization or profession.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English collegial, from Middle French collégial.

Synonyms

collegiate

Scrabble Score: 12

collegial is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
collegial is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
collegial is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

collegial is a valid Words With Friends word