colleagues
Translation
co-workers, associates, workmates
Examples
He gets on well with his colleagues.
He gets on well with his colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) colleagues someone's co-workers. He gets on well with his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: co-workers, associates, workmates
Etymology
Plural of 'colleague', from Latin `col-` ('together') + `legare` ('to choose'). People chosen to work together.
Memory Tips
This is the plural form of 'colleague'. Remember the '-s' for more than one workmate.