colleague in English
- colleague⇄colleague (1), noun.
an associate; fellow worker or fellow member of a profession or organization.
Ex. The teacher's colleagues taught his classes while he was ill. - colleague⇄colleague (2), verb, -leagued,-leaguing.
- colleague⇄v.i. 1. to enter into a league or alliance; combine.
2. conspire. - colleague⇄v.t. (Obsolete.) to join in a league or alliance.
colleague in Kashmiri कॉशुर
colleague in Sindhi سنڌي
colleague in Tamil தமிழ்
colleague in Telugu తెలుగు
Colleague
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
English (US): /ˈkɑː.liːɡ/
English (UK): /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/
Definitions
- A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
- A fellow member of a profession or organization.
Usage Examples
- She had a great working relationship with her colleagues.
- My colleague and I are collaborating on this project.
Etymology
Derived from French collègue, from Latin collega, meaning "partner in office," formed from col- (together) + legare (to appoint or send).
Synonyms
- Associate
- Co-worker
- Teammate
- Peer
- Partner
Antonyms
- Opponent
- Rival
- Competitor
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Colega | /koˈleɣa/ |
| French | Collègue | /kɔ.lɛɡ/ |
| German | Kollege | /kɔˈleːɡə/ |
| Hindi | सहकर्मी (Sahakarmi) | /sə.hə.kər.mi/ |
| Tamil | சக தொழிலாளி (Saka Thozhilaali) | /sʌ.kʌ.ðoʊ.ʒɪ.lɑː.ɭɪ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/
American English: /ˈkɑː.liːɡ/
Historical Usage
The term colleague has been used in professional and academic contexts since the 16th century, particularly in government, academia, and commerce.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, a colleague may also imply a closer working relationship or camaraderie, while in others, it simply denotes a professional connection.
More Information
In modern workplaces, colleague is often used interchangeably with "co-worker," though some distinguish between direct teammates and those within the same organization.