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RECIPROCITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECIPROCITY?

Need another word that means the same as “reciprocity”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “reciprocity” in this overview.

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Reciprocity as a Noun
Definitions of "Reciprocity" as a noun
Synonyms of "Reciprocity" as a noun (20 Words)
Usage Examples of "Reciprocity" as a noun
Associations of "Reciprocity" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Reciprocity” are: reciprocality, exchange, trade, trade-off, swap, switch, barter, substitute, substitution, reciprocation, return, payment, remuneration, amends, compensation, indemnity, recompense, restitution, reparation, satisfaction

Reciprocity as a Noun

Definitions of "Reciprocity" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reciprocity” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges.
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.
A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.

Synonyms of "Reciprocity" as a noun (20 Words)

amends	A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. How can I make amends.
barter	The action or system of bartering. We had no money so we had to live by barter.
compensation	The action or process of awarding compensation. Send your CV and current compensation* to Executive Search Consultant.*
exchange	A move or short sequence of moves in which both players capture material of comparable value or particularly the exchange in which one captures a rook in return for a knight or bishop. Negotiations should lead to an exchange* of land for peace.*
indemnity	Security against or exemption from legal liability for one’s actions. No indemnity* will be given for loss of cash.*
payment	Something given as a reward or in recompense for something done. Ask for a discount for payment* by cash.*
reciprocality	Something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else.
reciprocation	Mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information.
recompense	Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made. Substantial damages were paid in recompense.
remuneration	The act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses. Adequate remuneration* for his work.*
reparation	(usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors. The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.
restitution	Recompense for injury or loss. Upon the restitution* of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing.*
return	A key pressed on a computer keyboard to simulate a carriage return in a word processing program or to indicate the end of a command or data string. He won the point on a cross court return.
satisfaction	The payment of a debt or fulfilment of an obligation or claim. The satisfaction* of their demand for better services.*
substitute	An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced. A sheriff substitute.
substitution	The action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing. He sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution* came too late to help.*
swap	A thing that has been or may be given in exchange for something else. I ve got one already but I ll keep this as a swap.
switch	An act of changing to or adopting one thing in place of another. The guard hit a switch* and the gate swung open.*
trade	A trade wind. In the trade* this sort of computer is called a client based system.*
trade-off	An exchange that occurs as a compromise.

Usage Examples of "Reciprocity" as a noun

The Community intends to start discussions on reciprocity with third countries.

Associations of "Reciprocity" (30 Words)

agreed	(of two or more parties) holding the same view or opinion on something. All the republics are agreed* on the necessity of a common defence policy.*
agreement	The determination of grammatical inflection on the basis of word relations. The two parties were in agreement.
altruism	The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Reciprocal altruism.
altruistic	Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. It was an entirely altruistic* act.*
benefactor	A person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help. A low interest loan from a benefactor* allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall.*
beneficence	The quality of being kind or helpful or generous.
beneficent	Doing or producing good. A beneficent* democracy.*
bilateral	Affecting or undertaken by two parties. A bilateral* agreement between the United States and Japan.*
compassion	A deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering. The victims should be treated with compassion.
correlative	Mutually related. Rights whether moral or legal can involve correlative* duties.*
donor	Someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host. An anonymous donor* has given 25.*
extradition	The surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty. They fought to prevent his extradition* to the US.*
favor	Consider as the favorite. He favors his second daughter.
generosity	The trait of being willing to give your money or time. I was overwhelmed by the generosity* of friends and neighbours.*
generous	Willing to give and share unstintingly. A generous* helping of pasta.*
giver	A person who gives something. A giver* of advice.*
goodwill	Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. A goodwill* gesture.*
humane	Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities. A humane* education.*
kind	Each of the elements (bread and wine) of the Eucharist. What kinds of desserts are there.
kindness	The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. He thanked them for their kindness* and support.*
mutual	A mutual building society or insurance company. My father hated him from the start and the feeling was mutual.
philanthropic	Of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy. They receive financial support from philanthropic* bodies.*
philanthropist	Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being. The trust was founded by an American philanthropist.
philanthropy	The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. A philanthropy* was incorporated to help oldsters obtain benefits like pension rights.*
selfless	Concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own; unselfish. An act of selfless* devotion.*
selflessness	Concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own. A noble act of selflessness.
socialization	The act of meeting for social purposes. The socialization* of children to the norms of their culture.*
together	Mentally and emotionally stable. She sits for hours together* in the lotus position.*
unselfish	Not greedy. Unselfish devotion.
utilitarianism	The doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.