colleague
Meanings
Plural: colleagues
Noun
- an associate that one works with
- a person who is member of one's class or profession
- "the surgeon consulted his colleagues"
- A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate.
Verb
- To unite or associate with another or with others.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle French collegue, from Latin collēga (“a partner in office”), from com- (“with”) + lēgō (“to send on an embassy”), from lēx (“law”).
Synonyms
co-worker, confrere, confrère, coworker, fellow, fellow worker, workfellow, workmate
Scrabble Score: 12
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