noun
partnership
A relationship in which people or organizations work together.
The school builds a partnership with the local library.
Etymology
Partnership builds on partner, someone sharing an undertaking, with -ship. It names the relationship in which participants share work, responsibilities, or interests.
More examples
- Their partnership depends on trust and regular communication.
- We work in partnership with neighborhood volunteers.
- These partnerships help small farms reach more customers.
Forms
partnership · partnerships
partner noun — A person or organization working with another.
Similar words
- collaboration
- Emphasizes working jointly on a particular task or project.
- alliance
- Often emphasizes an agreement to support shared interests.
- cooperation
- Emphasizes helpful joint action rather than an ongoing relationship.