counterpart
Translation
counterpart, opposite number
Examples
The prime minister met with his French counterpart.
The prime minister met with his French counterpart.
The company's US division and its European counterpart are collaborating.
The company's US division and its European counterpart are collaborating.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) counterpart (sb.'s) equivalent in another organization The minister met with his German counterpart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: equivalent, opposite number, peer
Etymology
'counter-' (corresponding) + 'part'. A part that corresponds to another part.
Memory Tips
Imagine two matching puzzle pieces. One is a 'part', and the other is its 'counterpart'.