Colleague

/ˈkɒliːɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business.

She consulted her colleague before making the final decision.

A fellow member of a profession or academic faculty.

The conference was attended by scholars and colleagues from various universities.

An associate or partner in a particular office, business, or organization.

His colleagues in the marketing department helped him prepare for the presentation.

A person with shared responsibilities in a workplace, regardless of rank.

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.

Work buddy

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

Office mate

My office mate always brings donuts on Fridays.