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a person with whom one works, especially in a professional or academic context
My colleagues and I are working on a new initiative.
I and the people I work with are developing a new plan.
She received praise from her colleagues for her research.
Her coworkers recognized her work in the study.
Used in professional settings, often implying shared goals or workplace relationships.
Use 'colleague' in emails or meetings to sound professional. Reserve 'coworker' for casual conversations.
The plural of 'colleague' is 'colleagues' (not 'collegues').
From Latin 'collega' (fellow worker), combining 'com-' (together) + 'legare' (to choose, send). Entered English in the early 16th century.
Prefer 'colleague' in formal or professional contexts; 'coworker' is more common in casual or American English.