colleague

[ˈkɒliːɡ]

colleague Definition

a person with whom one works in a profession or business.

Using colleague: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "colleague" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm meeting my colleagues for lunch today.

  • Example

    She's my colleague at the law firm.

  • Example

    He's a colleague of mine from the university.

  • Example

    We've been working together as colleagues for years.

colleague Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for colleague

Phrases with colleague

  • a person who used to work with someone but no longer does

    Example

    I ran into a former colleague at the grocery store yesterday.

  • colleague of mine/yours/his/hers/ours/theirs

    a person who works in the same profession or business as someone else

    Example

    A colleague of mine recommended this book to me.

  • a person who is relied upon and trusted by others in their profession or business

    Example

    She's a trusted colleague who always gives good advice.

Origins of colleague

from Latin 'collega', meaning 'partner in office'

📌

Summary: colleague in Brief

The term 'colleague' [ˈkɒliːɡ] refers to a person who works in the same profession or business as oneself. It is often used to describe someone with whom one has a professional relationship, such as a coworker or teammate. Examples include 'I'm meeting my colleagues for lunch today.' and 'She's my colleague at the law firm.' The phrase 'colleague of mine' is also common.

How do native speakers use this expression?