Definition

1. Noun:
   • The feeling of pride, loyalty, and enthusiasm shared by the members of a group, which makes them want the group to succeed: "Team spirit" refers to the collective attitude and emotional energy that unites a group, fostering cooperation and a shared desire for achievement.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The coach emphasized the importance of team spirit for winning the championship.
  • A strong sense of team spirit helped the employees complete the difficult project ahead of schedule.
  • Despite losing the match, their team spirit remained unbroken.

Advanced Usage

• "to foster/build team spirit": to actively encourage and develop a sense of unity and shared purpose within a group.
  • The company retreat was designed to build team spirit among the new departments.
• "a display of team spirit": an action or event that shows the group's unity and mutual support.
  • Carrying their injured teammate off the field was a true display of team spirit.

Variants and Related Words

• Esprit de corps (noun): A French term often used synonymously with "team spirit," specifically referring to the morale and common spirit of a group.
  • The military unit was known for its strong esprit de corps.
• Morale (noun): The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group. (While related, "morale" can be individual or collective, whereas "team spirit" is inherently collective.)
  • The manager's praise boosted the team's morale.

Synonyms

• Camaraderie: Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
• Cohesion: The action or fact of forming a united whole.
• Solidarity: Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

Related Phrases

• "to be a team player": to be someone who prioritizes the group's goals over individual goals, contributing positively to team spirit.
  • She is a real team player, always helping her colleagues.
• "in the spirit of teamwork": acting with the principles of cooperation and shared effort.
  • In the spirit of teamwork, we should all contribute ideas.

Related Idioms

• "All for one and one for all": A motto expressing that every member acts for the benefit of the group, and the group acts for the benefit of each member; it encapsulates the idea of team spirit.
  • The team adopted the "all for one and one for all" philosophy, which strengthened their team spirit.

Noun

1. the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed