Collegial

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˈliːdʒɪəl/
• Rhymes: -iːdÊ’É™l

Origin

From Middle French collégial

Full definition of collegial

Adjective

1. of, relating to, or ruled by colleagues
2. (Roman Catholic Church) ruled by bishops having equal power
3. of or relating to a college or its students; collegiate
4. possessing adherence to the ethos, standards and conduct that govern behavior among colleagues within a given organization or profession

Derived terms

• collegially
• collegiality

Related terms

• colleague
• collegiate