Sentence:  A significant element of masculinity in Australian cultural history, and therefore Australian film, is <WSD>mateship</WSD>....In times of war, <WSD>mateship</WSD> was a measure of the quality of relationship, as a mate was one whom a soldier would happily accompany into the jungle; that is, one who would be dependable and able to offer support. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Friendship, particularly between men, such as develops in shared adversity; solidarity.