Associations to the word «Collegial»

Wiktionary

COLLEGIAL, adjective. Of, relating to, or ruled by colleagues
COLLEGIAL, adjective. (Roman Catholic Church) ruled by bishops having equal power
COLLEGIAL, adjective. Of or relating to a college or its students; collegiate
COLLEGIAL, adjective. Possessing adherence to the ethos, standards and conduct that govern behavior among colleagues within a given organization or profession

Dictionary definition

COLLEGIAL, adjective. Characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues; "collegial harmony"; "a tendency to turn from collegial to one-man management"- Merle Fainsod.
COLLEGIAL, adjective. Of or resembling or typical of a college or college students; "collegiate living"; "collegiate attitudes"; "collegiate clothes".

Wise words

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