A Latin term for an association, partnership, or group of colleagues; often used in academic and institutional contexts to refer to a governing body of equals.
From Latin collegium, from col- (together) + legere (to choose/gather). Originally meant a group of people chosen or gathered together, and in Roman times referred to professional associations and governmental bodies.
The word 'collegium' is experiencing a comeback in modern universities—institutions now call their governing groups 'collegiums' to emphasize shared power, but ironically, many still operate with top-down decision-making!
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