Word meaning
camaraderie
noun · kahm-uh-RAH-duh-ree
What does camaraderie mean?
Camaraderie means mutual trust and friendship among people who spend time together.
Camaraderie in a sentence
“The camaraderie on the team made the long season fun.”
Synonyms for camaraderie
- fellowship
- companionship
- solidarity
Where does camaraderie come from?
From French camarade, "comrade," originally "roommate."
How to remember camaraderie
- Say it out loud a few times: kahm-uh-RAH-duh-ree.
- Write one sentence of your own using camaraderie, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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