noun
camaraderie
ka-muh-RAH-duh-ree
Camaraderie (noun) means a feeling of trust and friendship among people who share an experience, such as teammates or colleagues. Example: “There's a real sense of camaraderie among the night-shift nurses.”
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A feeling of trust and friendship among people who share an experience, such as teammates or colleagues.
"There's a real sense of camaraderie among the night-shift nurses."
"The camaraderie in the locker room made the losses easier to take."
How to use camaraderie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe warm, easy bond that forms between people who work or go through something together.
Common pairings
a sense of camaraderie
build camaraderie
team camaraderie
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Word forms
- Plural
- camaraderies
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Etymology
An unadapted borrowing from French camaraderie, related to "comrade."
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What does “camaraderie” mean?
The word “camaraderie” means a feeling of trust and friendship among people who share an experience, such as teammates or colleagues. In plain terms, the warm, easy bond that forms between people who work or go through something together.
How do you pronounce “camaraderie”?
“Camaraderie” is pronounced ka-muh-RAH-duh-ree (/ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “camaraderie” in a sentence?
Here is “camaraderie” used in a sentence: “There's a real sense of camaraderie among the night-shift nurses.”
What part of speech is “camaraderie”?
“Camaraderie” is a noun.
Where does the word “camaraderie” come from?
The word “camaraderie” comes from French. An unadapted borrowing from French camaraderie, related to "comrade.".
