counterpart
Translation
counterpart, equivalent, opposite number
Examples
The prime minister met with his French counterpart.
The prime minister met with his French counterpart.
The company's sales in Europe are better than their counterpart in Asia.
The company's sales in Europe are better than their counterpart in Asia.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s/sth.'s)) counterpart a person or thing with a similar function in a different place The foreign minister met his German counterpart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: equivalent, opposite number, peer
Etymology
From 'counter-' (corresponding to) and 'part' (a piece). A part that corresponds to another.
Memory Tips
Imagine the US Secretary of State and the British Foreign Secretary; they are counterparts in their respective governments.