collegial
意味一覧 (2件)
同僚間の
解説 Definition
職場や研究機関などで、同僚同士の関係や雰囲気が敬意と協力に基づいていることを表します。制度として合議で決めるというより、仕事仲間として対等に接し、建設的に協力する文脈で使われます。
If a relationship or atmosphere is collegial, coworkers or members of a professional group treat each other with respect and work well together. It is often used for workplaces, universities, or research settings where people cooperate as equals. The word focuses more on a friendly and constructive working relationship than on formal decision-making by a group.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
collegial は colleague「同僚」と同じく、ラテン語 collegium「仲間の集まり」に由来します。単に同じ職場にいるだけでなく、互いに敬意を払い協力する雰囲気を表す形容詞です。collegial atmosphere や collegial relationship のように使われ、friendly より職業上の対等さと共同性が強い語です。
You can connect collegial with colleague. If something is collegial, it describes the kind of respectful and cooperative relationship good colleagues have with each other. Think of a workplace where people work as equals and support one another.
例文
The department is known for its collegial atmosphere, and new staff members feel welcome quickly.
その学科は同僚間の雰囲気がよいことで知られ、新しく入った職員もすぐになじめます。
Even when they disagree, the two researchers keep the discussion collegial and productive.
意見が合わないときでも、その二人の研究者は同僚間の敬意を保ちながら建設的に議論します。
She appreciated the collegial support she received from her team during the project.
彼女はそのプロジェクト中にチームから受けた同僚間の支えに感謝していました。
合議的な
(意味 2)解説 Definition
同僚同士が互いに敬意を持って協力的に接するさま。合議制に基づくこと。
Collegial describes a friendly and cooperative way of working with other people, especially in a professional or academic setting. It suggests respect, shared responsibility, and a team spirit. It is often used to talk about workplace relationships or decision-making.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
この意味の collegial は、同僚間の雰囲気を表す基本義とは別に、「一人の権限でなく、複数の構成員が共同で判断・運営する」という制度的な用法です。college を「大学」だけでなく、もとは職務を共有する集団と考えるとつながります。collegial governance, collegial decision-making のように、委員会・大学運営・教会組織など、権限が合議体に置かれる場面で見かけます。
Connect `collegial` with `colleague`. It describes the kind of teamwork and respectful discussion you expect among coworkers, not just general friendliness. Phrases like `a collegial atmosphere` or `collegial decision-making` help fix the word in memory.
例文
The department maintained a collegial atmosphere where everyone's opinion was valued.
その部門は全員の意見が尊重される合議的な雰囲気を維持していた。
Her collegial approach to leadership earned her the respect of her peers.
彼女の協調的なリーダーシップの姿勢は仲間からの尊敬を得た。
Despite their disagreements, the researchers kept their discussions collegial and productive.
意見の相違にもかかわらず、研究者たちは議論を協力的で生産的に保った。
collegial の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ラテン語 collegialis「同じ団体に属する」に由来します。基の collegium は「共同の職務を持つ仲間の集団」で、colleague や college と同系です。
Collegial comes from the Latin word collegialis, meaning "belonging to the same group or office." It is related to collegium, a group of people who shared duties, and it is from the same family as colleague and college.
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