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camaraderie

Noun

IPA /ˌkæməˈrɑːdərɪ/

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A warm feeling of friendship and trust among people who spend time together or share activities and experiences.

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camaraderie/ˌkæməˈrɑːdərɪ/

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Shared experiences can create a strong sense of camaraderie.

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There was a lovely sense of camaraderie among the regular walkers.
Working on the project together created camaraderie within the team.

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camaraderie — A warm feeling of friendship and trust among people who spend time together or share activities and experiences.

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Borrowed from French camaraderie, related to the word comrade.

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Camaraderie concerns friendship within a group, often strengthened by shared experiences.

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