reciprocity

noun
UK: /ˌresɪˈprɒsɪti/
US: /ˌresɪˈprɑːsɪti/

  1. The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially between countries.

    1. Our countries have a trade agreement based on reciprocity.
    2. The government promoted reciprocity in trade relations to foster economic growth and stability.

  2. A situation or relationship in which two people or groups do something for each other.

    1. Reciprocity is important in any good friendship.
    2. Successful collaborations depend on reciprocity, with each party contributing equally and benefiting fairly.

  3. The quality or state of being reciprocal; mutual action or influence.

    1. He believed in reciprocity and always returned favors.
    2. The principle of reciprocity suggests that people will treat you as you treat them.

Synonyms

mutuality exchange give-and-take correspondence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reciprocity" in English means: The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially between countries., A situation or relationship in which two people or groups do something for each other., The quality or state of being reciprocal; mutual action or influence..

The phonetic transcription of "reciprocity" is /ˌresɪˈprɒsɪti/ in British English and /ˌresɪˈprɑːsɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reciprocity": mutuality, exchange, give-and-take, correspondence.

Example usage of "reciprocity": "Our countries have a trade agreement based on reciprocity.". More examples on the page.