1. characterized by shared responsibility and cooperative decision-making among colleagues
2. relating to or involving colleagues working together as equals
3. of or relating to a college or group of colleagues
Usage: formal

Examples

• The department operates in a collegial atmosphere where all faculty members contribute to major decisions.
• Her collegial approach to management made everyone feel valued and heard.
• The collegial relationship between the doctors improved patient care significantly.
• They preferred a collegial style of leadership over top-down management.
• The collegial body met monthly to discuss policy changes.
• His collegial manner helped build consensus among the team members.