Synonyms for Colleague

Definition of colleague

noun
  1. an associate that one works with
  2. a person who is member of one's class or profession; "the surgeon consulted his colleagues"; "he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers"

2 synonyms found

Writing tips for "colleague"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like confrere, fellow can replace "colleague" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

"Colleague" in song lyrics

See how colleague is used in real songs:

  • "roeper's colleague"
    AOL — AOL
  • "school harassment by colleague"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Maoists gun down former colleague"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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