colleague

The definition of a colleague is someone with whom you work.

(noun)

An example of a colleague is a tutor who works at a center with other tutors.

See colleague in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a fellow worker in the same profession; associate

Origin: Fr collègue < L collega, one chosen along with another < com-, with + legare, to appoint as deputy: see legate

See colleague in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A fellow member of a profession, staff, or academic faculty; an associate. See Synonyms at partner.

Origin:

Origin: French collègue

Origin: , from Latin collēga

Origin: : com-, com-

Origin: + lēgāre, to depute; see leg- in Indo-European roots

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