Fraternization
noun
The act of making friends or forming a friendly relationship.
Due to the risk of favoritism, many companies have policies against fraternization among employees
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The act of soldiers interacting with the enemy in a friendly way.
Fraternization with the enemy is considered a serious offense in the military
Often appears as...
- fraternization with the enemy
- ban on fraternization
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
noun
The act of being involved in deep discussions, usually of a political or intellectual nature.
The conference was a fantastic opportunity for fraternization among the leading intellects in the field
Often appears as...
- intellectual fraternization
- fraternization among members
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
noun
The act of making friends or forming a friendly relationship.
Due to the risk of favoritism, many companies have policies against fraternization among employees
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The act of soldiers interacting with the enemy in a friendly way.
Fraternization with the enemy is considered a serious offense in the military
Often appears as...
- fraternization with the enemy
- ban on fraternization
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
noun
The act of being involved in deep discussions, usually of a political or intellectual nature.
The conference was a fantastic opportunity for fraternization among the leading intellects in the field
Often appears as...
- intellectual fraternization
- fraternization among members
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Workplace Boundaries
Understand some workplaces discourage fraternization to prevent bias and conflicts.
The staff handbook clearly outlines the company's stance on employee fraternization.
Pro Tip 2/2Friendship Nuance
Fraternization implies forming bonds beyond professional necessity, often discouraged in strict settings.
Their fraternization went beyond working on the project, as they often met for coffee.
Pro Tip 1/2Workplace Boundaries
Understand some workplaces discourage fraternization to prevent bias and conflicts.
The staff handbook clearly outlines the company's stance on employee fraternization.
Pro Tip 2/2Friendship Nuance
Fraternization implies forming bonds beyond professional necessity, often discouraged in strict settings.
Their fraternization went beyond working on the project, as they often met for coffee.
Pro Tip 1/2Workplace Boundaries
Understand some workplaces discourage fraternization to prevent bias and conflicts.
The staff handbook clearly outlines the company's stance on employee fraternization.
Pro Tip 2/2Friendship Nuance
Fraternization implies forming bonds beyond professional necessity, often discouraged in strict settings.
Their fraternization went beyond working on the project, as they often met for coffee.
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