camaraderie

/ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/noun

The warm, trusting friendship shared among members of a group or team.

Example sentences

“There was a strong sense of camaraderie among the volunteers.”
“Long night shifts built a deep camaraderie among the young nurses.”

A spelling trap: it follows French "camarade", so there is no "radery". Common in writing about teams, soldiers, and coworkers.

Featured as word of the day on January 14, 2026.

Synonyms for camaraderie

fellowship
friendship
comradeship
companionship
solidarity

Antonyms

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