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collegial

adjective/kəˈliːdʒiəl/

C1CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Marked by shared responsibility and mutual respect among colleagues of equal standing.

A collegial leadership team debated fiercely in private but spoke with one voice outside.

Similar: collaborative, collective

Topic: Leadership & management in Business English

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