Colleagues — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Colleagues
Colleagues (noun)
- an associate or coworker in a workplace or profession and often of similar rank or status, a fellow worker or professional
Colleagues (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a fellow worker
"on her first day at work her colleagues went out of their way to make her feel welcome"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Colleagues
The most common words with a similar meaning to Colleagues:
Word Forms of Colleagues
Derived words: colleagueship (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Colleagues
Middle French collegue, from Latin collega, from com- + legare to depute legate
First known use: circa 1533
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Colleagues
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 3
- Topics: Work & Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions about Colleagues
What does "Colleagues" mean?
"Colleagues" means an associate or coworker in a workplace or profession and often of similar rank or status, a fellow worker or professional. As a noun, it is defined as: an associate or coworker in a workplace or profession and often of similar rank or status, a fellow worker or professional.
What is another word for "Colleagues"?
Other words for "Colleagues" include associates, confreres and coworkers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Colleagues" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Colleagues"?
There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Colleagues". Common alternatives include associates, confreres and coworkers.
How do you use "Colleagues" in a sentence?
Examples of "Colleagues" in a sentence: "on her first day at work her colleagues went out of their way to make her feel welcome".
Is "Colleagues" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Colleagues" is a noun.
Is "Colleagues" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Colleagues"?
"Colleagues" is pronounced /ˈkä-(ˌ)lēg/ and divided into syllables as col·league.
What is the origin of the word "Colleagues"?
"Colleagues" comes from Middle French collegue, from Latin collega, from com- + legare to depute legate. First known use: circa 1533.