the comradeship of friends, usually male, viewed as an institution
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mate•ship
(māt′ship),USA pronunciation n.
- the state of being a mate.
- British Terms[Australian.]a mode of conduct among Australian men that stresses equality, friendship, and solidarity.
- mate1 + -ship 1585–95
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