Meaning & Definition of word "Colleague"

Colleague

/ˈkɒliːɡ/

1. A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business.
- Example: She consulted her colleague before making the final decision.
2. A fellow member of a profession or academic faculty.
- Example: The conference was attended by scholars and colleagues from various universities.
3. An associate or partner in a particular office, business, or organization.
- Example: His colleagues in the marketing department helped him prepare for the presentation.
4. A person with shared responsibilities in a workplace, regardless of rank.
- Example: He believes in collaborating closely with his colleagues to achieve team goals.

From Latin 'collega', meaning 'partner, associate'.

look after one's colleagues:

To take care of or support one's fellow workers.

colleague collaboration:

Working together with a colleague on a project or task.

colleague of long-standing:

A colleague with whom one has worked for a long time.

co-worker:

A person who works with another in the same enterprise.

partner:

A person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor.

Meaning: Work buddy

Example Sentence: I’ll ask my work buddy for help with this task.

Meaning: Office mate

Example Sentence: My office mate always brings donuts on Fridays.