colleague
Translation
colleague, co-worker
Examples
I'm having lunch with a colleague.
I'm having lunch with a colleague.
She discussed the project with her colleagues.
She discussed the project with her colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
((a/one's)) colleague a person one works with She is my colleague.
Similar Words
Synonyms: co-worker, associate, peer
Etymology
From Latin 'collega', from 'col-' (together) + 'legare' (to choose). A person chosen to work with another.
Memory Tips
Think of someone in your work 'league' or team. It sounds similar to 'college', where you also work with peers.