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colleague Synonyms

Another word for colleague

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A person with whom one works in a profession, organization, or business; a fellow member of a staff, department, or academic faculty.

Usage Example

"She discussed the new research proposal with a coworker from the biology department."

Strongest
coworker
co-worker
workmate
Strong
associate
peer
teammate
partner
collaborator
confrere
Weak
fellow

Opposites of colleague

The opposite of colleague shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

competitor
rival
See all opposites of colleague

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Colleague. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/colleague
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