Mateship

1. A relationship similar to friendship, but beyond. An unbreakable bond between two people regardless of sex, age, race, religion etc. Particularly used in reference to Australians and the Australian Military.

2. (On occasion) Relationship of two friends which includes regular sex (both casual and ranked competitive). Most usually between males.

1. It was their Mateship that kept him going on.
2. It was their Mateship that kept him going on.