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colleague

/ˈkɑliɡ/noun2 syllables

Colleague means: an associate that one works with.

Synonyms for colleague8

noun, as in an associate that one works with

co-worker, fellow worker, workfellow

noun, as in a person who is member of one's class or profession

confrere, fellow

also used for colleague

coworker, workmate, confrère

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What does colleague mean?2

noun

1

an associate that one works with

2

a person who is member of one's class or profession“the surgeon consulted his colleagues”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Colleague in a sentence

  • Oleg was nervous about the presentation, but luckily, his colleague offered to help.Amastan
  • Say what you want in clear words, dear colleague.manlytoaj
  • I have followed your advice, my dear colleague.al_ex_an_der
  • I completely agree with you, my dear colleague.patgfisher
  • Before the conference, he conferred with his colleagues.ddnktr
  • I asked my colleague to recapitulate everything that was said in a few words.shekitten
  • His colleague was transferred to an overseas branch.unknown
  • Their colleague was transferred to an overseas branch.Dejo

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Forms of colleague

as a noun

plural
colleagues