English · Family & People
colleague
/ˈkɒliːɡ/
[/ˈkɒliːɡ/]
workmate
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person you work with, especially in a profession.
Example
My colleague and I are presenting the new design together tomorrow.
My colleague and I are presenting the new design together tomorrow.
Etymology
From Latin "collega," one chosen with another, from "com-," together, plus "legere," to choose.
How & Where It’s Used
A neutral, slightly formal word for a coworker.