rivalry
nounfeminine/ʁivɐliˈðaðɨ/medium
ri·va·li·da·de
Definition
Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
The rivalry between the two companies spurred innovation.
Sibling rivalry is common in many families.
Common collocations
sports rivalrypolitical rivalrycommercial rivalryfierce rivalry
Etymology
Do francês 'rivalité', por sua vez do latim 'rivalitas', de 'rivalis' (rival).